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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.88, 13,824.39 and 3,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.88, 13,824.39 and 3,371.45 is: 5,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.88 : 13,824.39 = 3,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.88/13,824.39 = 3,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.88x = 13,824.39 × 3,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.88x = 46,608,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608,170.54/9,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.93

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