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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.39, 13,837.05 and 5,527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.39, 13,837.05 and 5,527.26 is: 8,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.39 : 13,837.05 = 5,527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.39/13,837.05 = 5,527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.39x = 13,837.05 × 5,527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.39x = 76,480,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,480,972.98/9,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.97

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