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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.82, 13,836.93 and 2,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.82, 13,836.93 and 2,985.18 is: 4,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.82 : 13,836.93 = 2,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.82/13,836.93 = 2,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.82x = 13,836.93 × 2,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.82x = 41,305,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305,726.70/9,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.67

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