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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.84, 13,832.70 and 2,648.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.84, 13,832.70 and 2,648.06 is: 3,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.84 : 13,832.70 = 2,648.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.84/13,832.70 = 2,648.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.84x = 13,832.70 × 2,648.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.84x = 36,629,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629,819.56/9,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.07

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