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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.46, 14,135.85 and 2,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.46, 14,135.85 and 2,848.38 is: 4,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.46 : 14,135.85 = 2,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.46/14,135.85 = 2,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.46x = 14,135.85 × 2,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.46x = 40,264,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264,272.42/9,422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.22

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