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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.81, 13,818.71 and 2,973.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.81, 13,818.71 and 2,973.88 is: 4,459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.81 : 13,818.71 = 2,973.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.81/13,818.71 = 2,973.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.81x = 13,818.71 × 2,973.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.81x = 41,095,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095,224.51/9,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.69

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