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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.28, 13,859.01 and 2,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.28, 13,859.01 and 2,665.50 is: 3,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.28 : 13,859.01 = 2,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.28/13,859.01 = 2,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.28x = 13,859.01 × 2,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.28x = 36,941,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,941,191.16/9,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.28

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