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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211, 13,816.54 and 3,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211, 13,816.54 and 3,055 is: 4,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211 : 13,816.54 = 3,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211/13,816.54 = 3,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211x = 13,816.54 × 3,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211x = 42,209,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209,529.70/9,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.51

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