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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.96, 13,815.91 and 3,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.96, 13,815.91 and 3,664.27 is: 5,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.96 : 13,815.91 = 3,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.96/13,815.91 = 3,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.96x = 13,815.91 × 3,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.96x = 50,625,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625,137.13/9,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.59

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