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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.62, 13,840.86 and 2,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.62, 13,840.86 and 2,653.34 is: 3,979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.62 : 13,840.86 = 2,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.62/13,840.86 = 2,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.62x = 13,840.86 × 2,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.62x = 36,724,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,724,507.47/9,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.41

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