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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.47, 13,866.69 and 2,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.47, 13,866.69 and 2,224.48 is: 3,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.47 : 13,866.69 = 2,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.47/13,866.69 = 2,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.47x = 13,866.69 × 2,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.47x = 30,846,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846,174.57/9,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.72

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