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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.11, 13,854.23 and 2,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.11, 13,854.23 and 2,996.66 is: 4,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.11 : 13,854.23 = 2,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.11/13,854.23 = 2,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.11x = 13,854.23 × 2,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.11x = 41,516,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,516,416.87/9,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.04

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