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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.78, 13,726.20 and 2,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.78, 13,726.20 and 2,225.28 is: 3,337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.78 : 13,726.20 = 2,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.78/13,726.20 = 2,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.78x = 13,726.20 × 2,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.78x = 30,544,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,638.34/9,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.93

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