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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.55, 13,825.71 and 2,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.55, 13,825.71 and 2,642.22 is: 3,964.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.55 : 13,825.71 = 2,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.55/13,825.71 = 2,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.55x = 13,825.71 × 2,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.55x = 36,530,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,530,567.48/9,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.01

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