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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.47, 13,822.75 and 3,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.47, 13,822.75 and 3,371.63 is: 5,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.47 : 13,822.75 = 3,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.47/13,822.75 = 3,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.47x = 13,822.75 × 3,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.47x = 46,605,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,605,133.68/9,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.27

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