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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.87, 13,838.73 and 2,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.87, 13,838.73 and 2,652.03 is: 3,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.87 : 13,838.73 = 2,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.87/13,838.73 = 2,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.87x = 13,838.73 × 2,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.87x = 36,700,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,700,727.12/9,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.02

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