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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.67, 13,858.09 and 2,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.67, 13,858.09 and 2,999.24 is: 4,497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.67 : 13,858.09 = 2,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.67/13,858.09 = 2,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.67x = 13,858.09 × 2,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.67x = 41,563,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,668.56/9,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.91

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