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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.73, 13,715.58 and 2,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.73, 13,715.58 and 2,218.23 is: 3,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.73 : 13,715.58 = 2,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.73/13,715.58 = 2,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.73x = 13,715.58 × 2,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.73x = 30,424,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424,311.02/9,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.34

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