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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.06, 13,720.60 and 2,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.06, 13,720.60 and 2,221.50 is: 3,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.06 : 13,720.60 = 2,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.06/13,720.60 = 2,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.06x = 13,720.60 × 2,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.06x = 30,480,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480,312.90/9,147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.25

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