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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.84, 13,835.28 and 4,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.84, 13,835.28 and 4,837.24 is: 7,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.84 : 13,835.28 = 4,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.84/13,835.28 = 4,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.84x = 13,835.28 × 4,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.84x = 66,924,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,924,569.83/9,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.97

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