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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.26, 13,837.80 and 2,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.26, 13,837.80 and 2,651.30 is: 3,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.26 : 13,837.80 = 2,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.26/13,837.80 = 2,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.26x = 13,837.80 × 2,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.26x = 36,688,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688,159.14/9,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.92

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