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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.26, 13,533.42 and 3,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.26, 13,533.42 and 3,178.92 is: 4,768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.26 : 13,533.42 = 3,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.26/13,533.42 = 3,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.26x = 13,533.42 × 3,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.26x = 43,021,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021,659.51/9,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.39

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