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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.21, 13,865.52 and 2,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.21, 13,865.52 and 2,669.45 is: 4,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.21 : 13,865.52 = 2,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.21/13,865.52 = 2,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.21x = 13,865.52 × 2,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.21x = 37,013,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,312.36/9,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.38

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