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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228, 13,847.76 and 3,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228, 13,847.76 and 3,756 is: 5,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228 : 13,847.76 = 3,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228/13,847.76 = 3,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228x = 13,847.76 × 3,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228x = 52,012,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012,186.56/9,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.34

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