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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.28, 13,861.26 and 2,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.28, 13,861.26 and 2,667.06 is: 3,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.28 : 13,861.26 = 2,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.28/13,861.26 = 2,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.28x = 13,861.26 × 2,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.28x = 36,968,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,968,812.10/9,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.97

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