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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.10, 13,827.51 and 5,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.10, 13,827.51 and 5,524.74 is: 8,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.10 : 13,827.51 = 5,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.10/13,827.51 = 5,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.10x = 13,827.51 × 5,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.10x = 76,393,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393,397.60/9,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.02

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