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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.37, 13,834.52 and 2,649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.37, 13,834.52 and 2,649.09 is: 3,973.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.37 : 13,834.52 = 2,649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.37/13,834.52 = 2,649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.37x = 13,834.52 × 2,649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.37x = 36,648,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648,875.34/9,224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.05

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