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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.17, 13,821.21 and 3,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.17, 13,821.21 and 3,666.03 is: 5,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.17 : 13,821.21 = 3,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.17/13,821.21 = 3,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.17x = 13,821.21 × 3,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.17x = 50,668,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,668,970.50/9,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.03

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