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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.40, 14,131.44 and 2,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.40, 14,131.44 and 2,848.56 is: 4,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.40 : 14,131.44 = 2,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.40/14,131.44 = 2,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.40x = 14,131.44 × 2,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.40x = 40,254,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,254.73/9,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.19

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