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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.19, 13,856.76 and 2,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.19, 13,856.76 and 2,663.95 is: 3,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.19 : 13,856.76 = 2,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.19/13,856.76 = 2,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.19x = 13,856.76 × 2,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.19x = 36,913,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,913,715.80/9,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.34

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