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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.26, 13,823.08 and 4,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.26, 13,823.08 and 4,288.50 is: 6,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.26 : 13,823.08 = 4,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.26/13,823.08 = 4,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.26x = 13,823.08 × 4,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.26x = 59,280,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280,278.58/9,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.08

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