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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.18, 13,860.59 and 2,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.18, 13,860.59 and 2,665.44 is: 3,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.18 : 13,860.59 = 2,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.18/13,860.59 = 2,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.18x = 13,860.59 × 2,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.18x = 36,944,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944,557.68/9,239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.69

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