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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.37, 13,725.59 and 2,224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.37, 13,725.59 and 2,224.87 is: 3,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.37 : 13,725.59 = 2,224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.37/13,725.59 = 2,224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.37x = 13,725.59 × 2,224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.37x = 30,537,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537,607.98/9,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.31

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