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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.97, 13,840.51 and 2,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.97, 13,840.51 and 2,301.47 is: 3,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.97 : 13,840.51 = 2,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.97/13,840.51 = 2,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.97x = 13,840.51 × 2,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.97x = 31,853,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853,547.40/9,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.22

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