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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.06, 13,717.60 and 2,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.06, 13,717.60 and 2,219.50 is: 3,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.06 : 13,717.60 = 2,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.06/13,717.60 = 2,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.06x = 13,717.60 × 2,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.06x = 30,446,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446,213.20/9,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.25

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