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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.06, 13,889.94 and 2,240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.06, 13,889.94 and 2,240.01 is: 3,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.06 : 13,889.94 = 2,240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.06/13,889.94 = 2,240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.06x = 13,889.94 × 2,240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.06x = 31,113,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113,604.50/9,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.98

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