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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.69, 13,857.87 and 2,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.69, 13,857.87 and 2,664.26 is: 3,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.69 : 13,857.87 = 2,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.69/13,857.87 = 2,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.69x = 13,857.87 × 2,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.69x = 36,920,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920,968.73/9,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.91

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