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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.99, 13,864.35 and 2,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.99, 13,864.35 and 2,668.23 is: 4,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.99 : 13,864.35 = 2,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.99/13,864.35 = 2,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.99x = 13,864.35 × 2,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.99x = 36,993,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,993,274.60/9,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.74

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