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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.76, 13,848.50 and 7,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.76, 13,848.50 and 7,227.29 is: 10,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.76 : 13,848.50 = 7,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.76/13,848.50 = 7,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.76x = 13,848.50 × 7,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.76x = 100,087,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087,178.25/9,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.69

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