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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.24, 13,841.10 and 2,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.24, 13,841.10 and 2,987.48 is: 4,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.24 : 13,841.10 = 2,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.24/13,841.10 = 2,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.24x = 13,841.10 × 2,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.24x = 41,350,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,350,009.43/9,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.30

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