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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.10, 13,821.24 and 3,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.10, 13,821.24 and 3,372.38 is: 5,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.10 : 13,821.24 = 3,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.10/13,821.24 = 3,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.10x = 13,821.24 × 3,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.10x = 46,610,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610,473.35/9,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.60

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