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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.95, 13,841.94 and 2,988.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.95, 13,841.94 and 2,988.63 is: 4,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.95 : 13,841.94 = 2,988.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.95/13,841.94 = 2,988.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.95x = 13,841.94 × 2,988.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.95x = 41,368,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,437.14/9,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.98

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