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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.80, 13,831.56 and 2,648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.80, 13,831.56 and 2,648.52 is: 3,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.80 : 13,831.56 = 2,648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.80/13,831.56 = 2,648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.80x = 13,831.56 × 2,648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.80x = 36,633,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633,163.29/9,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.59

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