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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.93, 13,862.49 and 2,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.93, 13,862.49 and 2,668.39 is: 4,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.93 : 13,862.49 = 2,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.93/13,862.49 = 2,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.93x = 13,862.49 × 2,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.93x = 36,990,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990,529.69/9,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.47

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