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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.95, 13,825.16 and 3,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.95, 13,825.16 and 3,665.14 is: 5,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.95 : 13,825.16 = 3,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.95/13,825.16 = 3,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.95x = 13,825.16 × 3,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.95x = 50,671,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,671,146.92/9,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.80

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