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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.01, 14,135.28 and 2,847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.01, 14,135.28 and 2,847.81 is: 4,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.01 : 14,135.28 = 2,847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.01/14,135.28 = 2,847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.01x = 14,135.28 × 2,847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.01x = 40,254,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,591.74/9,422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.40

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