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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.49, 13,855.95 and 2,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.49, 13,855.95 and 2,663.91 is: 3,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.49 : 13,855.95 = 2,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.49/13,855.95 = 2,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.49x = 13,855.95 × 2,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.49x = 36,911,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911,003.76/9,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.92

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