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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.92, 13,838.25 and 2,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.92, 13,838.25 and 2,650.62 is: 3,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.92 : 13,838.25 = 2,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.92/13,838.25 = 2,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.92x = 13,838.25 × 2,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.92x = 36,679,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,942.22/9,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.61

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