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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.94, 13,844.75 and 2,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.94, 13,844.75 and 2,655.51 is: 3,982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.94 : 13,844.75 = 2,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.94/13,844.75 = 2,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.94x = 13,844.75 × 2,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.94x = 36,764,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,858.79/9,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.79

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