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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.16, 13,857.34 and 2,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.16, 13,857.34 and 2,998.73 is: 4,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.16 : 13,857.34 = 2,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.16/13,857.34 = 2,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.16x = 13,857.34 × 2,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.16x = 41,554,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,477.65/9,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.16

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