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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.92, 13,720.28 and 2,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.92, 13,720.28 and 2,221.42 is: 3,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.92 : 13,720.28 = 2,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.92/13,720.28 = 2,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.92x = 13,720.28 × 2,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.92x = 30,478,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,478,504.40/9,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.11

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