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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.20, 13,830.28 and 3,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.20, 13,830.28 and 3,373.62 is: 5,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.20 : 13,830.28 = 3,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.20/13,830.28 = 3,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.20x = 13,830.28 × 3,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.20x = 46,658,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,048.92/9,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.42

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