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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.44, 13,855.98 and 2,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.44, 13,855.98 and 2,663.01 is: 3,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.44 : 13,855.98 = 2,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.44/13,855.98 = 2,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.44x = 13,855.98 × 2,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.44x = 36,898,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898,613.30/9,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.03

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