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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.41, 13,835.52 and 2,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.41, 13,835.52 and 2,649.72 is: 3,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.41 : 13,835.52 = 2,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.41/13,835.52 = 2,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.41x = 13,835.52 × 2,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.41x = 36,660,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,254.05/9,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.70

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