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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.56, 13,846.16 and 5,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.56, 13,846.16 and 5,277.26 is: 7,923.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.56 : 13,846.16 = 5,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.56/13,846.16 = 5,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.56x = 13,846.16 × 5,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.56x = 73,069,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,069,786.32/9,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.80

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