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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.96, 13,838.49 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.96, 13,838.49 and 3,382.14 is: 5,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.96 : 13,838.49 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.96/13,838.49 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.96x = 13,838.49 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.96x = 46,803,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803,710.57/9,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.05

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