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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.24, 13,837.50 and 2,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.24, 13,837.50 and 2,651.40 is: 3,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.24 : 13,837.50 = 2,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.24/13,837.50 = 2,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.24x = 13,837.50 × 2,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.24x = 36,688,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688,747.50/9,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.00

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