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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.55, 13,721.32 and 2,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.55, 13,721.32 and 2,222.05 is: 3,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.55 : 13,721.32 = 2,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.55/13,721.32 = 2,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.55x = 13,721.32 × 2,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.55x = 30,489,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,489,459.11/9,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.07

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