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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.21, 14,134.22 and 2,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.21, 14,134.22 and 2,847.24 is: 4,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.21 : 14,134.22 = 2,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.21/14,134.22 = 2,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.21x = 14,134.22 × 2,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.21x = 40,243,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243,502.32/9,422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.13

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