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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.95, 13,858.98 and 2,663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.95, 13,858.98 and 2,663.63 is: 3,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.95 : 13,858.98 = 2,663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.95/13,858.98 = 2,663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.95x = 13,858.98 × 2,663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.95x = 36,915,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,915,112.28/9,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.03

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