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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.55, 13,722.82 and 2,223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.55, 13,722.82 and 2,223.05 is: 3,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.55 : 13,722.82 = 2,223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.55/13,722.82 = 2,223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.55x = 13,722.82 × 2,223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.55x = 30,506,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506,515.00/9,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.57

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