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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.61, 13,841.19 and 2,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.61, 13,841.19 and 2,474.29 is: 3,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.61 : 13,841.19 = 2,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.61/13,841.19 = 2,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.61x = 13,841.19 × 2,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.61x = 34,247,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,118.01/9,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.97

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