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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.86, 13,867.53 and 3,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.86, 13,867.53 and 3,322.14 is: 4,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.86 : 13,867.53 = 3,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.86/13,867.53 = 3,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.86x = 13,867.53 × 3,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.86x = 46,069,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,876.11/9,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.30

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