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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.95, 13,861.98 and 2,665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.95, 13,861.98 and 2,665.63 is: 3,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.95 : 13,861.98 = 2,665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.95/13,861.98 = 2,665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.95x = 13,861.98 × 2,665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.95x = 36,950,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,950,909.75/9,239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.04

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