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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.23, 13,866.79 and 2,580.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.23, 13,866.79 and 2,580.71 is: 3,871.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.23 : 13,866.79 = 2,580.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.23/13,866.79 = 2,580.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.23x = 13,866.79 × 2,580.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.23x = 35,786,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786,163.62/9,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.19

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