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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.62, 13,858.71 and 2,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.62, 13,858.71 and 2,996.19 is: 4,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.62 : 13,858.71 = 2,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.62/13,858.71 = 2,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.62x = 13,858.71 × 2,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.62x = 41,523,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523,328.31/9,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.54

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