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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.65, 13,845.23 and 2,654.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.65, 13,845.23 and 2,654.79 is: 3,982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.65 : 13,845.23 = 2,654.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.65/13,845.23 = 2,654.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.65x = 13,845.23 × 2,654.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.65x = 36,756,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,164.88/9,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.83

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