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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.08, 13,858.74 and 2,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.08, 13,858.74 and 2,665.48 is: 3,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.08 : 13,858.74 = 2,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.08/13,858.74 = 2,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.08x = 13,858.74 × 2,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.08x = 36,940,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,940,194.30/9,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.39

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