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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.44, 13,845.02 and 2,655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.44, 13,845.02 and 2,655.11 is: 3,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.44 : 13,845.02 = 2,655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.44/13,845.02 = 2,655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.44x = 13,845.02 × 2,655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.44x = 36,759,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759,968.55/9,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.34

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