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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.19, 13,855.26 and 2,662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.19, 13,855.26 and 2,662.95 is: 3,993.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.19 : 13,855.26 = 2,662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.19/13,855.26 = 2,662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.19x = 13,855.26 × 2,662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.19x = 36,895,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,895,864.62/9,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.84

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