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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.23, 13,831.85 and 3,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.23, 13,831.85 and 3,952.82 is: 5,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.23 : 13,831.85 = 3,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.23/13,831.85 = 3,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.23x = 13,831.85 × 3,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.23x = 54,674,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,724.39/9,221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.22

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