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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.99, 13,841.31 and 2,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.99, 13,841.31 and 2,652.03 is: 3,978.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.99 : 13,841.31 = 2,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.99/13,841.31 = 2,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.99x = 13,841.31 × 2,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.99x = 36,707,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707,569.36/9,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.71

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