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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.22, 13,983.96 and 3,478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.22, 13,983.96 and 3,478.82 is: 5,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.22 : 13,983.96 = 3,478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.22/13,983.96 = 3,478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.22x = 13,983.96 × 3,478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.22x = 48,647,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647,679.73/9,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.47

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