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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.97, 13,822.60 and 4,534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.97, 13,822.60 and 4,534.73 is: 6,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.97 : 13,822.60 = 4,534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.97/13,822.60 = 4,534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.97x = 13,822.60 × 4,534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.97x = 62,681,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,681,758.90/9,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.43

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