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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.44, 13,861.09 and 2,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.44, 13,861.09 and 2,999.58 is: 4,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.44 : 13,861.09 = 2,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.44/13,861.09 = 2,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.44x = 13,861.09 × 2,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.44x = 41,577,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577,465.43/9,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.00

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