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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.44, 13,858.99 and 2,665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.44, 13,858.99 and 2,665.01 is: 3,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.44 : 13,858.99 = 2,665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.44/13,858.99 = 2,665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.44x = 13,858.99 × 2,665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.44x = 36,934,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,934,346.94/9,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.03

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