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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.97, 13,837.51 and 2,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.97, 13,837.51 and 2,299.47 is: 3,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.97 : 13,837.51 = 2,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.97/13,837.51 = 2,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.97x = 13,837.51 × 2,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.97x = 31,818,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,927.62/9,224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.22

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