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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.22, 13,922.96 and 3,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.22, 13,922.96 and 3,042.70 is: 4,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.22 : 13,922.96 = 3,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.22/13,922.96 = 3,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.22x = 13,922.96 × 3,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.22x = 42,363,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363,390.39/9,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.93

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