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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.20, 13,852.22 and 2,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.20, 13,852.22 and 2,995.71 is: 4,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.20 : 13,852.22 = 2,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.20/13,852.22 = 2,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.20x = 13,852.22 × 2,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.20x = 41,497,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,497,167.05/9,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.40

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