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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.34, 13,830.97 and 5,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.34, 13,830.97 and 5,546.18 is: 8,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.34 : 13,830.97 = 5,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.34/13,830.97 = 5,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.34x = 13,830.97 × 5,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.34x = 76,709,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709,049.19/9,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.55

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