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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.42, 13,833.54 and 2,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.42, 13,833.54 and 2,982.74 is: 4,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.42 : 13,833.54 = 2,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.42/13,833.54 = 2,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.42x = 13,833.54 × 2,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.42x = 41,261,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261,783.93/9,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.11

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