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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.62, 13,839.39 and 2,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.62, 13,839.39 and 2,652.34 is: 3,977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.62 : 13,839.39 = 2,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.62/13,839.39 = 2,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.62x = 13,839.39 × 2,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.62x = 36,706,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706,767.67/9,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.92

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