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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.20, 13,726.68 and 2,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.20, 13,726.68 and 2,225.70 is: 3,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.20 : 13,726.68 = 2,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.20/13,726.68 = 2,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.20x = 13,726.68 × 2,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.20x = 30,551,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551,471.68/9,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.52

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