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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.36, 13,533.23 and 3,178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.36, 13,533.23 and 3,178.82 is: 4,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.36 : 13,533.23 = 3,178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.36/13,533.23 = 3,178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.36x = 13,533.23 × 3,178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.36x = 43,019,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,618.63/9,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.11

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