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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.57, 13,861.34 and 2,999.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.57, 13,861.34 and 2,999.93 is: 4,500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.57 : 13,861.34 = 2,999.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.57/13,861.34 = 2,999.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.57x = 13,861.34 × 2,999.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.57x = 41,583,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,583,049.71/9,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.54

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