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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.04, 13,859.46 and 2,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.04, 13,859.46 and 2,664.76 is: 3,997.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.04 : 13,859.46 = 2,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.04/13,859.46 = 2,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.04x = 13,859.46 × 2,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.04x = 36,932,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932,134.63/9,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.83

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