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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.56, 13,843.44 and 5,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.56, 13,843.44 and 5,334.56 is: 8,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.56 : 13,843.44 = 5,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.56/13,843.44 = 5,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.56x = 13,843.44 × 5,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.56x = 73,848,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,848,661.29/9,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.39

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