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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.06, 13,723.60 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.06, 13,723.60 and 2,223.50 is: 3,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.06 : 13,723.60 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.06/13,723.60 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.06x = 13,723.60 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.06x = 30,514,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514,424.60/9,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.25

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