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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.48, 13,831.96 and 3,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.48, 13,831.96 and 3,378.52 is: 5,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.48 : 13,831.96 = 3,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.48/13,831.96 = 3,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.48x = 13,831.96 × 3,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.48x = 46,731,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,553.50/9,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.59

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