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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.12, 13,838.61 and 2,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.12, 13,838.61 and 2,651.84 is: 3,977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.12 : 13,838.61 = 2,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.12/13,838.61 = 2,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.12x = 13,838.61 × 2,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.12x = 36,697,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697,779.54/9,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.17

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