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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.16, 13,838.58 and 4,542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.16, 13,838.58 and 4,542.36 is: 6,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.16 : 13,838.58 = 4,542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.16/13,838.58 = 4,542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.16x = 13,838.58 × 4,542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.16x = 62,859,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,859,812.25/9,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.48

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