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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.11, 13,831.39 and 3,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.11, 13,831.39 and 3,298.73 is: 4,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.11 : 13,831.39 = 3,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.11/13,831.39 = 3,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.11x = 13,831.39 × 3,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.11x = 45,625,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,625,956.10/9,224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.38

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