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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.02, 13,861.89 and 2,668.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.02, 13,861.89 and 2,668.63 is: 4,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.02 : 13,861.89 = 2,668.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.02/13,861.89 = 2,668.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.02x = 13,861.89 × 2,668.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.02x = 36,992,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,992,255.51/9,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.75

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