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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.82, 13,823.73 and 3,371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.82, 13,823.73 and 3,371.09 is: 5,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.82 : 13,823.73 = 3,371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.82/13,823.73 = 3,371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.82x = 13,823.73 × 3,371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.82x = 46,600,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600,968.85/9,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.63

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