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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.85, 13,721.59 and 2,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.85, 13,721.59 and 2,822.27 is: 4,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.85 : 13,721.59 = 2,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.85/13,721.59 = 2,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.85x = 13,721.59 × 2,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.85x = 38,726,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,031.81/9,146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.81

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