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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.38, 13,823.64 and 3,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.38, 13,823.64 and 3,370.94 is: 5,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.38 : 13,823.64 = 3,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.38/13,823.64 = 3,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.38x = 13,823.64 × 3,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.38x = 46,598,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598,661.02/9,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.17

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