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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.78, 13,840.59 and 2,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.78, 13,840.59 and 2,652.82 is: 3,979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.78 : 13,840.59 = 2,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.78/13,840.59 = 2,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.78x = 13,840.59 × 2,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.78x = 36,716,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716,524.76/9,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.35

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