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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.89, 13,838.91 and 2,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.89, 13,838.91 and 2,652.08 is: 3,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.89 : 13,838.91 = 2,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.89/13,838.91 = 2,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.89x = 13,838.91 × 2,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.89x = 36,701,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,827.24/9,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.14

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