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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.50, 13,848.51 and 3,756.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.50, 13,848.51 and 3,756.50 is: 5,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.50 : 13,848.51 = 3,756.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.50/13,848.51 = 3,756.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.50x = 13,848.51 × 3,756.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.50x = 52,021,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,927.82/9,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.09

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