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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.80, 13,846.82 and 8,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.80, 13,846.82 and 8,177.27 is: 12,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.80 : 13,846.82 = 8,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.80/13,846.82 = 8,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.80x = 13,846.82 × 8,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.80x = 113,229,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,229,185.78/9,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.43

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