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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.12, 13,816.44 and 3,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.12, 13,816.44 and 3,055.12 is: 4,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.12 : 13,816.44 = 3,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.12/13,816.44 = 3,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.12x = 13,816.44 × 3,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.12x = 42,210,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,210,882.17/9,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.60

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