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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.97, 13,676.18 and 3,278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.97, 13,676.18 and 3,278.21 is: 4,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.97 : 13,676.18 = 3,278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.97/13,676.18 = 3,278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.97x = 13,676.18 × 3,278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.97x = 44,833,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833,305.27/9,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.33

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