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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.86, 13,855.23 and 2,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.86, 13,855.23 and 2,997.41 is: 4,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.86 : 13,855.23 = 2,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.86/13,855.23 = 2,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.86x = 13,855.23 × 2,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.86x = 41,529,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529,735.68/9,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.11

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