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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.63, 13,836.50 and 4,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.63, 13,836.50 and 4,838.06 is: 7,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.63 : 13,836.50 = 4,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.63/13,836.50 = 4,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.63x = 13,836.50 × 4,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.63x = 66,941,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941,723.82/9,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.21

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