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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.60, 13,841.70 and 2,987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.60, 13,841.70 and 2,987.66 is: 4,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.60 : 13,841.70 = 2,987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.60/13,841.70 = 2,987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.60x = 13,841.70 × 2,987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.60x = 41,354,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354,224.21/9,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.58

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