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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.22, 14,422.28 and 2,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.22, 14,422.28 and 2,951.70 is: 4,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.22 : 14,422.28 = 2,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.22/14,422.28 = 2,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.22x = 14,422.28 × 2,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.22x = 42,570,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,243.88/9,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.38

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