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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.36, 13,860.52 and 2,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.36, 13,860.52 and 2,666.12 is: 3,998.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.36 : 13,860.52 = 2,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.36/13,860.52 = 2,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.36x = 13,860.52 × 2,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.36x = 36,953,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,733.61/9,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.73

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