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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.74, 13,836.75 and 2,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.74, 13,836.75 and 2,650.90 is: 3,976.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.74 : 13,836.75 = 2,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.74/13,836.75 = 2,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.74x = 13,836.75 × 2,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.74x = 36,679,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,840.58/9,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.25

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