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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.37, 13,822.58 and 2,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.37, 13,822.58 and 2,975.27 is: 4,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.37 : 13,822.58 = 2,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.37/13,822.58 = 2,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.37x = 13,822.58 × 2,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.37x = 41,125,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125,823.61/9,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.74

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