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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.23, 13,829.22 and 4,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.23, 13,829.22 and 4,842.27 is: 7,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.23 : 13,829.22 = 4,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.23/13,829.22 = 4,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.23x = 13,829.22 × 4,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.23x = 66,964,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964,817.13/9,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.73

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