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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.61, 13,840.62 and 2,653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.61, 13,840.62 and 2,653.31 is: 3,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.61 : 13,840.62 = 2,653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.61/13,840.62 = 2,653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.61x = 13,840.62 × 2,653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.61x = 36,723,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,723,417.18/9,226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.16

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