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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.32, 13,831.85 and 3,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.32, 13,831.85 and 3,376.47 is: 5,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.32 : 13,831.85 = 3,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.32/13,831.85 = 3,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.32x = 13,831.85 × 3,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.32x = 46,702,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702,826.57/9,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.21

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