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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.18, 13,806.03 and 3,278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.18, 13,806.03 and 3,278.29 is: 4,918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.18 : 13,806.03 = 3,278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.18/13,806.03 = 3,278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.18x = 13,806.03 × 3,278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.18x = 45,260,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,143.77/9,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.42

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