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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.92, 13,718.78 and 2,220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.92, 13,718.78 and 2,220.42 is: 3,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.92 : 13,718.78 = 2,220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.92/13,718.78 = 2,220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.92x = 13,718.78 × 2,220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.92x = 30,461,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,461,453.49/9,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.61

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