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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.08, 13,837.98 and 3,380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.08, 13,837.98 and 3,380.56 is: 5,071.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.08 : 13,837.98 = 3,380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.08/13,837.98 = 3,380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.08x = 13,837.98 × 3,380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.08x = 46,780,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,121.67/9,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.52

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