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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.30, 13,837.98 and 4,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.30, 13,837.98 and 4,294.26 is: 6,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.30 : 13,837.98 = 4,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.30/13,837.98 = 4,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.30x = 13,837.98 × 4,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.30x = 59,423,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,423,883.99/9,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.40

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