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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.06, 13,855.66 and 2,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.06, 13,855.66 and 2,997.63 is: 4,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.06 : 13,855.66 = 2,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.06/13,855.66 = 2,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.06x = 13,855.66 × 2,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.06x = 41,534,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534,173.56/9,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.50

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