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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.74, 13,845.30 and 2,988.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.74, 13,845.30 and 2,988.75 is: 4,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.74 : 13,845.30 = 2,988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.74/13,845.30 = 2,988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.74x = 13,845.30 × 2,988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.74x = 41,380,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,140.38/9,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.84

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