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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.71, 13,859.37 and 2,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.71, 13,859.37 and 2,996.63 is: 4,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.71 : 13,859.37 = 2,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.71/13,859.37 = 2,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.71x = 13,859.37 × 2,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.71x = 41,531,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531,334.63/9,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.36

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