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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.85, 13,727.78 and 2,226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.85, 13,727.78 and 2,226.35 is: 3,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.85 : 13,727.78 = 2,226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.85/13,727.78 = 2,226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.85x = 13,727.78 × 2,226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.85x = 30,562,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562,763.23/9,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.52

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