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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.56, 13,846.44 and 5,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.56, 13,846.44 and 5,336.56 is: 8,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.56 : 13,846.44 = 5,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.56/13,846.44 = 5,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.56x = 13,846.44 × 5,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.56x = 73,892,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892,357.85/9,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.39

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