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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.02, 13,853.46 and 2,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.02, 13,853.46 and 2,996.54 is: 4,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.02 : 13,853.46 = 2,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.02/13,853.46 = 2,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.02x = 13,853.46 × 2,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.02x = 41,512,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512,370.27/9,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.64

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