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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.76, 13,860.02 and 2,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.76, 13,860.02 and 2,667.38 is: 3,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.76 : 13,860.02 = 2,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.76/13,860.02 = 2,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.76x = 13,860.02 × 2,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.76x = 36,969,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969,926.81/9,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.88

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