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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.59, 13,836.29 and 3,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.59, 13,836.29 and 3,377.61 is: 5,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.59 : 13,836.29 = 3,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.59/13,836.29 = 3,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.59x = 13,836.29 × 3,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.59x = 46,733,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733,574.58/9,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.39

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