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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.08, 14,131.60 and 2,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.08, 14,131.60 and 2,847.12 is: 4,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.08 : 14,131.60 = 2,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.08/14,131.60 = 2,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.08x = 14,131.60 × 2,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.08x = 40,234,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,360.99/9,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.22

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