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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229, 13,843.37 and 4,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229, 13,843.37 and 4,295.88 is: 6,443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229 : 13,843.37 = 4,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229/13,843.37 = 4,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229x = 13,843.37 × 4,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229x = 59,469,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469,456.32/9,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.76

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