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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223, 13,834.74 and 3,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223, 13,834.74 and 3,067 is: 4,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223 : 13,834.74 = 3,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223/13,834.74 = 3,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223x = 13,834.74 × 3,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223x = 42,431,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431,147.58/9,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.58

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