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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.62, 13,827.21 and 3,378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.62, 13,827.21 and 3,378.86 is: 5,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.62 : 13,827.21 = 3,378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.62/13,827.21 = 3,378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.62x = 13,827.21 × 3,378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.62x = 46,720,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,176.83/9,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.28

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