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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.22, 14,199.78 and 2,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.22, 14,199.78 and 2,447.28 is: 3,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.22 : 14,199.78 = 2,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.22/14,199.78 = 2,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.22x = 14,199.78 × 2,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.22x = 34,750,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750,779.99/9,467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.64

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