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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.99, 13,836.76 and 3,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.99, 13,836.76 and 3,299.60 is: 4,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.99 : 13,836.76 = 3,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.99/13,836.76 = 3,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.99x = 13,836.76 × 3,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.99x = 45,655,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655,799.64/9,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.76

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