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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.96, 13,853.70 and 2,662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.96, 13,853.70 and 2,662.38 is: 3,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.96 : 13,853.70 = 2,662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.96/13,853.70 = 2,662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.96x = 13,853.70 × 2,662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.96x = 36,883,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883,813.81/9,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.64

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