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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.60, 13,722.90 and 2,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.60, 13,722.90 and 2,223.10 is: 3,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.60 : 13,722.90 = 2,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.60/13,722.90 = 2,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.60x = 13,722.90 × 2,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.60x = 30,507,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,378.99/9,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.65

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