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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.69, 13,860.50 and 2,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.69, 13,860.50 and 2,666.45 is: 3,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.69 : 13,860.50 = 2,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.69/13,860.50 = 2,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.69x = 13,860.50 × 2,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.69x = 36,958,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958,330.23/9,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.09

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