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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.44, 13,865.08 and 2,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.44, 13,865.08 and 2,669.56 is: 4,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.44 : 13,865.08 = 2,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.44/13,865.08 = 2,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.44x = 13,865.08 × 2,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.44x = 37,013,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,662.96/9,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.32

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