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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.77, 13,833.72 and 4,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.77, 13,833.72 and 4,542.14 is: 6,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.77 : 13,833.72 = 4,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.77/13,833.72 = 4,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.77x = 13,833.72 × 4,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.77x = 62,834,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,834,727.55/9,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.48

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