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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.40, 13,831.32 and 4,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.40, 13,831.32 and 4,542.92 is: 6,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.40 : 13,831.32 = 4,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.40/13,831.32 = 4,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.40x = 13,831.32 × 4,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.40x = 62,834,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,834,580.25/9,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.73

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