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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.30, 13,827.04 and 4,831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.30, 13,827.04 and 4,831.72 is: 7,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.30 : 13,827.04 = 4,831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.30/13,827.04 = 4,831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.30x = 13,827.04 × 4,831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.30x = 66,808,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,339.06/9,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.72

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