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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.30, 13,720.96 and 2,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.30, 13,720.96 and 2,221.80 is: 3,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.30 : 13,720.96 = 2,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.30/13,720.96 = 2,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.30x = 13,720.96 × 2,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.30x = 30,485,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485,228.93/9,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.70

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