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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.23, 13,865.29 and 2,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.23, 13,865.29 and 2,579.71 is: 3,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.23 : 13,865.29 = 2,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.23/13,865.29 = 2,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.23x = 13,865.29 × 2,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.23x = 35,768,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768,412.15/9,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.69

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