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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.72, 13,837.13 and 2,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.72, 13,837.13 and 2,299.22 is: 3,448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.72 : 13,837.13 = 2,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.72/13,837.13 = 2,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.72x = 13,837.13 × 2,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.72x = 31,814,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814,585.87/9,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.84

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