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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.17, 13,828.32 and 5,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.17, 13,828.32 and 5,322.51 is: 7,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.17 : 13,828.32 = 5,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.17/13,828.32 = 5,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.17x = 13,828.32 × 5,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.17x = 73,601,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,601,371.48/9,226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.46

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