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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.54, 13,861.13 and 2,998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.54, 13,861.13 and 2,998.38 is: 4,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.54 : 13,861.13 = 2,998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.54/13,861.13 = 2,998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.54x = 13,861.13 × 2,998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.54x = 41,560,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,971.96/9,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.17

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