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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.08, 13,832.40 and 4,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.08, 13,832.40 and 4,030.60 is: 6,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.08 : 13,832.40 = 4,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.08/13,832.40 = 4,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.08x = 13,832.40 × 4,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.08x = 55,752,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,871.44/9,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.24

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