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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.84, 13,834.51 and 3,380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.84, 13,834.51 and 3,380.06 is: 5,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.84 : 13,834.51 = 3,380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.84/13,834.51 = 3,380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.84x = 13,834.51 × 3,380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.84x = 46,761,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,473.87/9,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.08

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