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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.05, 13,822.59 and 2,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.05, 13,822.59 and 2,803.69 is: 4,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.05 : 13,822.59 = 2,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.05/13,822.59 = 2,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.05x = 13,822.59 × 2,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.05x = 38,754,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754,228.78/9,215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.54

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