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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.67, 13,842.99 and 3,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.67, 13,842.99 and 3,960.27 is: 5,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.67 : 13,842.99 = 3,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.67/13,842.99 = 3,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.67x = 13,842.99 × 3,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.67x = 54,821,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,821,978.01/9,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.40

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