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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.08, 13,818.14 and 3,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.08, 13,818.14 and 3,057 is: 4,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.08 : 13,818.14 = 3,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.08/13,818.14 = 3,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.08x = 13,818.14 × 3,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.08x = 42,242,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,053.98/9,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.01

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