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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.47, 14,285.77 and 9,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.47, 14,285.77 and 9,222.05 is: 12,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.47 : 14,285.77 = 9,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.47/14,285.77 = 9,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.47x = 14,285.77 × 9,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.47x = 131,744,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,744,097.89/10,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.39

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