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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.06, 13,842.69 and 3,388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.06, 13,842.69 and 3,388.77 is: 5,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.06 : 13,842.69 = 3,388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.06/13,842.69 = 3,388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.06x = 13,842.69 × 3,388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.06x = 46,909,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909,623.38/9,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.37

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