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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.92, 13,712.83 and 2,216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.92, 13,712.83 and 2,216.42 is: 3,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.92 : 13,712.83 = 2,216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.92/13,712.83 = 2,216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.92x = 13,712.83 × 2,216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.92x = 30,393,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393,390.67/9,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.62

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