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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.82, 13,861.61 and 2,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.82, 13,861.61 and 2,668.44 is: 4,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.82 : 13,861.61 = 2,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.82/13,861.61 = 2,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.82x = 13,861.61 × 2,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.82x = 36,988,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,988,874.59/9,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.47

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