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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.94, 13,831.45 and 2,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.94, 13,831.45 and 2,981.62 is: 4,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.94 : 13,831.45 = 2,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.94/13,831.45 = 2,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.94x = 13,831.45 × 2,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.94x = 41,240,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240,127.95/9,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.47

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