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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.98, 14,882.22 and 2,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.98, 14,882.22 and 2,901.54 is: 4,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.98 : 14,882.22 = 2,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.98/14,882.22 = 2,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.98x = 14,882.22 × 2,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.98x = 43,181,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181,356.62/9,922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.65

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