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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.46, 13,844.88 and 2,988.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.46, 13,844.88 and 2,988.47 is: 4,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.46 : 13,844.88 = 2,988.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.46/13,844.88 = 2,988.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.46x = 13,844.88 × 2,988.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.46x = 41,375,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,043.15/9,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.42

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