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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.12, 13,832.61 and 2,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.12, 13,832.61 and 2,647.84 is: 3,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.12 : 13,832.61 = 2,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.12/13,832.61 = 2,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.12x = 13,832.61 × 2,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.12x = 36,626,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,538.06/9,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.17

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