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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.84, 13,846.95 and 2,989.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.84, 13,846.95 and 2,989.85 is: 4,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.84 : 13,846.95 = 2,989.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.84/13,846.95 = 2,989.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.84x = 13,846.95 × 2,989.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.84x = 41,400,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,400,303.46/9,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.48

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