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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.31, 13,830.63 and 2,646.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.31, 13,830.63 and 2,646.73 is: 3,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.31 : 13,830.63 = 2,646.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.31/13,830.63 = 2,646.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.31x = 13,830.63 × 2,646.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.31x = 36,605,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,943.34/9,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.28

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