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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.95, 13,826.01 and 3,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.95, 13,826.01 and 3,372.56 is: 5,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.95 : 13,826.01 = 3,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.95/13,826.01 = 3,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.95x = 13,826.01 × 3,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.95x = 46,629,048.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,629,048.29/9,215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.60

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