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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.20, 13,832.96 and 2,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.20, 13,832.96 and 2,647.85 is: 3,971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.20 : 13,832.96 = 2,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.20/13,832.96 = 2,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.20x = 13,832.96 × 2,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.20x = 36,627,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627,520.73/9,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.24

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