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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.33, 13,835.58 and 2,649.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.33, 13,835.58 and 2,649.37 is: 3,974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.33 : 13,835.58 = 2,649.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.33/13,835.58 = 2,649.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.33x = 13,835.58 × 2,649.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.33x = 36,655,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655,570.58/9,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.22

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