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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.20, 13,859.73 and 2,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.20, 13,859.73 and 2,664.92 is: 3,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.20 : 13,859.73 = 2,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.20/13,859.73 = 2,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.20x = 13,859.73 × 2,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.20x = 36,935,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,935,002.37/9,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.07

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