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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.92, 13,848.75 and 3,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.92, 13,848.75 and 3,966.08 is: 5,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.92 : 13,848.75 = 3,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.92/13,848.75 = 3,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.92x = 13,848.75 × 3,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.92x = 54,925,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925,250.40/9,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.78

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