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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.51, 13,859.71 and 2,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.51, 13,859.71 and 2,998.04 is: 4,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.51 : 13,859.71 = 2,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.51/13,859.71 = 2,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.51x = 13,859.71 × 2,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.51x = 41,551,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,551,927.16/9,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.69

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