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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.23, 13,830.93 and 2,646.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.23, 13,830.93 and 2,646.90 is: 3,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.23 : 13,830.93 = 2,646.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.23/13,830.93 = 2,646.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.23x = 13,830.93 × 2,646.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.23x = 36,609,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609,088.62/9,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.52

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