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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.71, 13,864.77 and 2,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.71, 13,864.77 and 2,668.95 is: 4,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.71 : 13,864.77 = 2,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.71/13,864.77 = 2,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.71x = 13,864.77 × 2,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.71x = 37,004,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,377.89/9,242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.63

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