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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.21, 13,841.51 and 2,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.21, 13,841.51 and 2,986.22 is: 4,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.21 : 13,841.51 = 2,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.21/13,841.51 = 2,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.21x = 13,841.51 × 2,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.21x = 41,333,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333,767.10/9,226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.04

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