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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.05, 13,854.51 and 2,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.05, 13,854.51 and 2,662.47 is: 3,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.05 : 13,854.51 = 2,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.05/13,854.51 = 2,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.05x = 13,854.51 × 2,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.05x = 36,887,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887,217.24/9,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.97

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