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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.51, 13,861.21 and 2,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.51, 13,861.21 and 2,999.04 is: 4,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.51 : 13,861.21 = 2,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.51/13,861.21 = 2,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.51x = 13,861.21 × 2,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.51x = 41,570,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570,323.24/9,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.19

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