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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.70, 13,834.32 and 2,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.70, 13,834.32 and 2,983.26 is: 4,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.70 : 13,834.32 = 2,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.70/13,834.32 = 2,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.70x = 13,834.32 × 2,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.70x = 41,271,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,271,373.48/9,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.46

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