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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.48, 13,826.79 and 5,071.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.48, 13,826.79 and 5,071.43 is: 7,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.48 : 13,826.79 = 5,071.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.48/13,826.79 = 5,071.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.48x = 13,826.79 × 5,071.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.48x = 70,121,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,121,528.48/9,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.38

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