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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.43, 13,850.52 and 3,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.43, 13,850.52 and 3,685.69 is: 5,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.43 : 13,850.52 = 3,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.43/13,850.52 = 3,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.43x = 13,850.52 × 3,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.43x = 51,048,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048,723.06/9,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.68

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