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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.79, 13,838.69 and 2,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.79, 13,838.69 and 2,651.48 is: 3,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.79 : 13,838.69 = 2,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.79/13,838.69 = 2,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.79x = 13,838.69 × 2,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.79x = 36,693,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693,009.76/9,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.79

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