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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.72, 13,814.18 and 3,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.72, 13,814.18 and 3,361.95 is: 5,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.72 : 13,814.18 = 3,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.72/13,814.18 = 3,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.72x = 13,814.18 × 3,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.72x = 46,442,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,565.64/9,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.42

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