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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.72, 13,837.51 and 2,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.72, 13,837.51 and 2,561.68 is: 3,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.72 : 13,837.51 = 2,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.72/13,837.51 = 2,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.72x = 13,837.51 × 2,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.72x = 35,447,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,272.62/9,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.81

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