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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.38, 14,181.72 and 2,882.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.38, 14,181.72 and 2,882.22 is: 4,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.38 : 14,181.72 = 2,882.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.38/14,181.72 = 2,882.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.38x = 14,181.72 × 2,882.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.38x = 40,874,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,874,837.02/9,457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.00

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