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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.86, 13,797.27 and 5,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.86, 13,797.27 and 5,525.64 is: 8,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.86 : 13,797.27 = 5,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.86/13,797.27 = 5,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.86x = 13,797.27 × 5,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.86x = 76,238,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,238,747.00/9,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.07

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