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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.30, 13,834.24 and 3,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.30, 13,834.24 and 3,383.55 is: 5,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.30 : 13,834.24 = 3,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.30/13,834.24 = 3,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.30x = 13,834.24 × 3,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.30x = 46,808,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808,842.75/9,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.31

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