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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.68, 13,837.50 and 4,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.68, 13,837.50 and 4,028.04 is: 6,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.68 : 13,837.50 = 4,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.68/13,837.50 = 4,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.68x = 13,837.50 × 4,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.68x = 55,738,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738,003.50/9,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.89

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