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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.46, 13,844.51 and 3,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.46, 13,844.51 and 3,385.12 is: 5,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.46 : 13,844.51 = 3,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.46/13,844.51 = 3,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.46x = 13,844.51 × 3,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.46x = 46,865,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,241.54/9,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.34

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