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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.68, 13,837.32 and 2,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.68, 13,837.32 and 2,985.24 is: 4,478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.68 : 13,837.32 = 2,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.68/13,837.32 = 2,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.68x = 13,837.32 × 2,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.68x = 41,307,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307,721.16/9,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.44

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