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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.71, 13,845.27 and 2,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.71, 13,845.27 and 2,988.73 is: 4,483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.71 : 13,845.27 = 2,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.71/13,845.27 = 2,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.71x = 13,845.27 × 2,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.71x = 41,379,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,773.81/9,228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.81

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