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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.88, 13,720.32 and 2,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.88, 13,720.32 and 2,221.36 is: 3,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.88 : 13,720.32 = 2,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.88/13,720.32 = 2,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.88x = 13,720.32 × 2,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.88x = 30,477,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,770.04/9,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.04

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