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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.29, 13,826.88 and 3,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.29, 13,826.88 and 3,670.20 is: 5,507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.29 : 13,826.88 = 3,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.29/13,826.88 = 3,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.29x = 13,826.88 × 3,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.29x = 50,747,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,747,414.98/9,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.47

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