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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.45, 13,831.78 and 3,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.45, 13,831.78 and 3,298.73 is: 4,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.45 : 13,831.78 = 3,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.45/13,831.78 = 3,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.45x = 13,831.78 × 3,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.45x = 45,627,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,282.10/9,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.88

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