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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.87, 13,842.81 and 2,654.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.87, 13,842.81 and 2,654.79 is: 3,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.87 : 13,842.81 = 2,654.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.87/13,842.81 = 2,654.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.87x = 13,842.81 × 2,654.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.87x = 36,749,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749,753.56/9,228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.04

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