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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.64, 13,836.96 and 2,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.64, 13,836.96 and 2,650.80 is: 3,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.64 : 13,836.96 = 2,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.64/13,836.96 = 2,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.64x = 13,836.96 × 2,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.64x = 36,679,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,013.57/9,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.20

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