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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.27, 13,821.53 and 3,370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.27, 13,821.53 and 3,370.81 is: 5,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.27 : 13,821.53 = 3,370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.27/13,821.53 = 3,370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.27x = 13,821.53 × 3,370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.27x = 46,589,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,751.54/9,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.26

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