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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.55, 13,846.14 and 3,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.55, 13,846.14 and 3,386.21 is: 5,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.55 : 13,846.14 = 3,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.55/13,846.14 = 3,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.55x = 13,846.14 × 3,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.55x = 46,885,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885,937.73/9,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.98

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