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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.85, 13,824.27 and 2,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.85, 13,824.27 and 2,975.21 is: 4,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.85 : 13,824.27 = 2,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.85/13,824.27 = 2,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.85x = 13,824.27 × 2,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.85x = 41,130,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,130,106.35/9,214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.46

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