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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.38, 13,727.08 and 2,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.38, 13,727.08 and 2,225.88 is: 3,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.38 : 13,727.08 = 2,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.38/13,727.08 = 2,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.38x = 13,727.08 × 2,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.38x = 30,554,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554,832.83/9,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.82

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