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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.80, 13,829.30 and 3,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.80, 13,829.30 and 3,297.09 is: 4,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.80 : 13,829.30 = 3,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.80/13,829.30 = 3,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.80x = 13,829.30 × 3,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.80x = 45,596,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596,435.23/9,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.42

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