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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.91, 13,854.77 and 2,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.91, 13,854.77 and 2,997.41 is: 4,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.91 : 13,854.77 = 2,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.91/13,854.77 = 2,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.91x = 13,854.77 × 2,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.91x = 41,528,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,528,426.15/9,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.95

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