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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.89, 13,839.33 and 5,528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.89, 13,839.33 and 5,528.78 is: 8,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.89 : 13,839.33 = 5,528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.89/13,839.33 = 5,528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.89x = 13,839.33 × 5,528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.89x = 76,514,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,514,514.08/9,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.25

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