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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.41, 13,722.55 and 2,222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.41, 13,722.55 and 2,222.91 is: 3,334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.41 : 13,722.55 = 2,222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.41/13,722.55 = 2,222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.41x = 13,722.55 × 2,222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.41x = 30,503,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503,988.06/9,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.35

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