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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.25, 13,837.28 and 3,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.25, 13,837.28 and 3,299.90 is: 4,950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.25 : 13,837.28 = 3,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.25/13,837.28 = 3,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.25x = 13,837.28 × 3,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.25x = 45,661,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,661,554.59/9,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.70

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