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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.30, 13,863.21 and 2,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.30, 13,863.21 and 2,999.30 is: 4,499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.30 : 13,863.21 = 2,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.30/13,863.21 = 2,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.30x = 13,863.21 × 2,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.30x = 41,579,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579,925.75/9,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.36

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