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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.58, 13,860.74 and 2,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.58, 13,860.74 and 2,668.70 is: 4,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.58 : 13,860.74 = 2,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.58/13,860.74 = 2,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.58x = 13,860.74 × 2,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.58x = 36,990,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990,156.84/9,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.58

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