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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.96, 13,684.44 and 2,549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.96, 13,684.44 and 2,549.15 is: 3,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.96 : 13,684.44 = 2,549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.96/13,684.44 = 2,549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.96x = 13,684.44 × 2,549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.96x = 34,883,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883,682.68/9,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.72

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