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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.38, 13,716.57 and 2,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.38, 13,716.57 and 2,218.88 is: 3,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.38 : 13,716.57 = 2,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.38/13,716.57 = 2,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.38x = 13,716.57 × 2,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.38x = 30,435,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435,354.26/9,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.31

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