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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.35, 13,842.57 and 2,988.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.35, 13,842.57 and 2,988.33 is: 4,482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.35 : 13,842.57 = 2,988.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.35/13,842.57 = 2,988.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.35x = 13,842.57 × 2,988.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.35x = 41,366,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366,178.41/9,228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.51

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