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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.54, 13,854.21 and 2,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.54, 13,854.21 and 2,997.04 is: 4,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.54 : 13,854.21 = 2,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.54/13,854.21 = 2,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.54x = 13,854.21 × 2,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.54x = 41,521,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,521,665.89/9,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.40

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