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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.82, 13,805.53 and 3,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.82, 13,805.53 and 3,362.81 is: 5,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.82 : 13,805.53 = 3,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.82/13,805.53 = 3,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.82x = 13,805.53 × 3,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.82x = 46,425,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,296.90/9,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.76

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