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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.79, 13,839.37 and 2,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.79, 13,839.37 and 2,652.49 is: 3,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.79 : 13,839.37 = 2,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.79/13,839.37 = 2,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.79x = 13,839.37 × 2,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.79x = 36,708,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,708,749.30/9,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.93

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