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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.97, 13,838.81 and 2,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.97, 13,838.81 and 2,982.90 is: 4,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.97 : 13,838.81 = 2,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.97/13,838.81 = 2,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.97x = 13,838.81 × 2,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.97x = 41,279,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,786.35/9,224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.79

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