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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.14, 13,817.46 and 5,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.14, 13,817.46 and 5,055.12 is: 7,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.14 : 13,817.46 = 5,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.14/13,817.46 = 5,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.14x = 13,817.46 × 5,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.14x = 69,848,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,848,918.40/9,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.69

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