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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.38, 13,829.49 and 3,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.38, 13,829.49 and 3,373.11 is: 5,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.38 : 13,829.49 = 3,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.38/13,829.49 = 3,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.38x = 13,829.49 × 3,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.38x = 46,648,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648,391.01/9,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.62

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