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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.79, 13,837.19 and 2,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.79, 13,837.19 and 2,650.48 is: 3,975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.79 : 13,837.19 = 2,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.79/13,837.19 = 2,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.79x = 13,837.19 × 2,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.79x = 36,675,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675,167.38/9,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.29

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