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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.18, 13,942.22 and 2,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.18, 13,942.22 and 2,722.88 is: 4,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.18 : 13,942.22 = 2,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.18/13,942.22 = 2,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.18x = 13,942.22 × 2,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.18x = 37,962,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,991.99/9,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.72

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