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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.37, 13,837.98 and 2,651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.37, 13,837.98 and 2,651.53 is: 3,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.37 : 13,837.98 = 2,651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.37/13,837.98 = 2,651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.37x = 13,837.98 × 2,651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.37x = 36,691,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691,819.11/9,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.27

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