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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.06, 13,729.60 and 2,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.06, 13,729.60 and 2,227.50 is: 3,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.06 : 13,729.60 = 2,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.06/13,729.60 = 2,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.06x = 13,729.60 × 2,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.06x = 30,582,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,684/9,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.25

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