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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.29, 13,844.02 and 2,989.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.29, 13,844.02 and 2,989.87 is: 4,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.29 : 13,844.02 = 2,989.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.29/13,844.02 = 2,989.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.29x = 13,844.02 × 2,989.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.29x = 41,391,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391,820.08/9,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.32

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