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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.72, 14,021.63 and 2,422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.72, 14,021.63 and 2,422.22 is: 3,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.72 : 14,021.63 = 2,422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.72/14,021.63 = 2,422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.72x = 14,021.63 × 2,422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.72x = 33,963,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963,472.62/9,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.34

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