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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.68, 13,831.52 and 4,287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.68, 13,831.52 and 4,287.48 is: 6,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.68 : 13,831.52 = 4,287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.68/13,831.52 = 4,287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.68x = 13,831.52 × 4,287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.68x = 59,302,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,343.93/9,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.06

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