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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.30, 13,835.10 and 2,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.30, 13,835.10 and 2,649.80 is: 3,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.30 : 13,835.10 = 2,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.30/13,835.10 = 2,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.30x = 13,835.10 × 2,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.30x = 36,660,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,247.98/9,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.31

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