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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.20, 13,836.57 and 2,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.20, 13,836.57 and 2,984.76 is: 4,477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.20 : 13,836.57 = 2,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.20/13,836.57 = 2,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.20x = 13,836.57 × 2,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.20x = 41,298,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298,840.67/9,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.71

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