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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.44, 13,838.18 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.44, 13,838.18 and 2,651.13 is: 3,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.44 : 13,838.18 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.44/13,838.18 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.44x = 13,838.18 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.44x = 36,686,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,800.89/9,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.27

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