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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.14, 13,853.63 and 2,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.14, 13,853.63 and 2,996.64 is: 4,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.14 : 13,853.63 = 2,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.14/13,853.63 = 2,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.14x = 13,853.63 × 2,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.14x = 41,514,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514,326.82/9,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.80

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