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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.05, 13,845.39 and 3,385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.05, 13,845.39 and 3,385.71 is: 5,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.05 : 13,845.39 = 3,385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.05/13,845.39 = 3,385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.05x = 13,845.39 × 3,385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.05x = 46,876,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,475.38/9,229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.23

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