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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.91, 13,830.66 and 3,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.91, 13,830.66 and 3,676.59 is: 5,512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.91 : 13,830.66 = 3,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.91/13,830.66 = 3,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.91x = 13,830.66 × 3,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.91x = 50,849,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,849,666.25/9,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.21

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