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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.30, 13,719.46 and 2,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.30, 13,719.46 and 2,220.80 is: 3,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.30 : 13,719.46 = 2,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.30/13,719.46 = 2,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.30x = 13,719.46 × 2,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.30x = 30,468,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,176.77/9,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.20

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