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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.90, 13,842.54 and 2,986.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.90, 13,842.54 and 2,986.91 is: 4,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.90 : 13,842.54 = 2,986.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.90/13,842.54 = 2,986.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.90x = 13,842.54 × 2,986.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.90x = 41,346,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,415.05/9,226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.07

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