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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.76, 13,837.56 and 3,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.76, 13,837.56 and 3,380.48 is: 5,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.76 : 13,837.56 = 3,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.76/13,837.56 = 3,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.76x = 13,837.56 × 3,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.76x = 46,777,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777,594.83/9,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.42

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