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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.62, 13,836.20 and 3,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.62, 13,836.20 and 3,384.87 is: 5,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.62 : 13,836.20 = 3,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.62/13,836.20 = 3,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.62x = 13,836.20 × 3,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.62x = 46,833,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833,721.37/9,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.28

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