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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.13, 13,843.71 and 3,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.13, 13,843.71 and 3,073.13 is: 4,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.13 : 13,843.71 = 3,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.13/13,843.71 = 3,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.13x = 13,843.71 × 3,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.13x = 42,543,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,451.29/9,229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.69

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