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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.83, 13,837.55 and 4,778.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.83, 13,837.55 and 4,778.36 is: 7,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.83 : 13,837.55 = 4,778.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.83/13,837.55 = 4,778.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.83x = 13,837.55 × 4,778.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.83x = 66,120,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,120,702.34/9,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.25

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