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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.64, 13,719.96 and 2,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.64, 13,719.96 and 2,221.14 is: 3,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.64 : 13,719.96 = 2,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.64/13,719.96 = 2,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.64x = 13,719.96 × 2,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.64x = 30,473,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,951.95/9,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.71

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