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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.06, 13,722.10 and 2,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.06, 13,722.10 and 2,222.50 is: 3,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.06 : 13,722.10 = 2,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.06/13,722.10 = 2,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.06x = 13,722.10 × 2,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.06x = 30,497,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497,367.25/9,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.75

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