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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.83, 13,836.96 and 3,298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.83, 13,836.96 and 3,298.95 is: 4,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.83 : 13,836.96 = 3,298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.83/13,836.96 = 3,298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.83x = 13,836.96 × 3,298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.83x = 45,647,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647,439.19/9,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.86

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