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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.06, 13,712.96 and 2,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.06, 13,712.96 and 2,216.62 is: 3,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.06 : 13,712.96 = 2,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.06/13,712.96 = 2,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.06x = 13,712.96 × 2,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.06x = 30,396,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396,421.40/9,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.90

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