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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.72, 13,828.44 and 3,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.72, 13,828.44 and 3,381.20 is: 5,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.72 : 13,828.44 = 3,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.72/13,828.44 = 3,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.72x = 13,828.44 × 3,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.72x = 46,756,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,721.33/9,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.63

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