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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.56, 13,840.91 and 4,840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.56, 13,840.91 and 4,840.96 is: 7,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.56 : 13,840.91 = 4,840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.56/13,840.91 = 4,840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.56x = 13,840.91 × 4,840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.56x = 67,003,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,267.47/9,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.57

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