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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.24, 13,727.62 and 4,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.24, 13,727.62 and 4,223.30 is: 6,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.24 : 13,727.62 = 4,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.24/13,727.62 = 4,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.24x = 13,727.62 × 4,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.24x = 57,975,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975,857.55/9,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.99

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