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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.92, 13,836.12 and 2,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.92, 13,836.12 and 2,651.52 is: 3,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.92 : 13,836.12 = 2,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.92/13,836.12 = 2,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.92x = 13,836.12 × 2,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.92x = 36,686,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,748.90/9,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.06

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