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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.78, 13,822.05 and 4,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.78, 13,822.05 and 4,285.70 is: 6,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.78 : 13,822.05 = 4,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.78/13,822.05 = 4,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.78x = 13,822.05 × 4,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.78x = 59,237,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,237,159.69/9,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.70

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