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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.43, 13,838.41 and 3,958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.43, 13,838.41 and 3,958.69 is: 5,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.43 : 13,838.41 = 3,958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.43/13,838.41 = 3,958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.43x = 13,838.41 × 3,958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.43x = 54,781,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781,971.58/9,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.79

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