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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.18, 13,834.77 and 5,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.18, 13,834.77 and 5,127.82 is: 7,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.18 : 13,834.77 = 5,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.18/13,834.77 = 5,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.18x = 13,834.77 × 5,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.18x = 70,942,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942,210.30/9,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.73

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