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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.94, 13,860.88 and 2,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.94, 13,860.88 and 2,666.70 is: 3,999.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.94 : 13,860.88 = 2,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.94/13,860.88 = 2,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.94x = 13,860.88 × 2,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.94x = 36,962,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,962,802.03/9,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.46

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