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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.57, 13,839.08 and 2,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.57, 13,839.08 and 2,650.70 is: 3,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.57 : 13,839.08 = 2,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.57/13,839.08 = 2,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.57x = 13,839.08 × 2,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.57x = 36,683,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683,166.91/9,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.68

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