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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.52, 13,837.86 and 2,987.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.52, 13,837.86 and 2,987.08 is: 4,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.52 : 13,837.86 = 2,987.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.52/13,837.86 = 2,987.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.52x = 13,837.86 × 2,987.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.52x = 41,334,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334,794.85/9,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.00

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