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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.93, 13,837.40 and 2,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.93, 13,837.40 and 2,651.64 is: 3,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.93 : 13,837.40 = 2,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.93/13,837.40 = 2,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.93x = 13,837.40 × 2,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.93x = 36,691,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691,790.08/9,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.46

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