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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.98, 13,838.28 and 3,386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.98, 13,838.28 and 3,386.25 is: 5,076.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.98 : 13,838.28 = 3,386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.98/13,838.28 = 3,386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.98x = 13,838.28 × 3,386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.98x = 46,859,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,875.65/9,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.37

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