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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.16, 13,530.36 and 2,864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.16, 13,530.36 and 2,864.72 is: 4,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.16 : 13,530.36 = 2,864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.16/13,530.36 = 2,864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.16x = 13,530.36 × 2,864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.16x = 38,760,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,692.90/9,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.17

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