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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.35, 13,827.24 and 3,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.35, 13,827.24 and 3,295.96 is: 4,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.35 : 13,827.24 = 3,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.35/13,827.24 = 3,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.35x = 13,827.24 × 3,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.35x = 45,574,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574,029.95/9,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.23

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