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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.28, 13,838.58 and 5,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.28, 13,838.58 and 5,067.16 is: 7,598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.28 : 13,838.58 = 5,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.28/13,838.58 = 5,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.28x = 13,838.58 × 5,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.28x = 70,122,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,122,299.03/9,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.63

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