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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.60, 13,835.40 and 4,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.60, 13,835.40 and 4,287.70 is: 6,433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.60 : 13,835.40 = 4,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.60/13,835.40 = 4,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.60x = 13,835.40 × 4,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.60x = 59,322,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,044.58/9,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.64

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