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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.41, 13,848.84 and 4,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.41, 13,848.84 and 4,853.09 is: 7,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.41 : 13,848.84 = 4,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.41/13,848.84 = 4,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.41x = 13,848.84 × 4,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.41x = 67,209,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,209,642.11/9,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.49

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