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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.44, 13,863.48 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.44, 13,863.48 and 2,668 is: 4,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.44 : 13,863.48 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.44/13,863.48 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.44x = 13,863.48 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.44x = 36,987,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987,764.64/9,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.52

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