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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.72, 13,846.32 and 4,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.72, 13,846.32 and 4,035 is: 6,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.72 : 13,846.32 = 4,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.72/13,846.32 = 4,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.72x = 13,846.32 × 4,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.72x = 55,869,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869,901.20/9,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.92

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