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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.99, 13,845.81 and 2,655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.99, 13,845.81 and 2,655.03 is: 3,983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.99 : 13,845.81 = 2,655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.99/13,845.81 = 2,655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.99x = 13,845.81 × 2,655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.99x = 36,761,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761,040.92/9,228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.21

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