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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.18, 13,815.63 and 3,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.18, 13,815.63 and 3,368.25 is: 5,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.18 : 13,815.63 = 3,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.18/13,815.63 = 3,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.18x = 13,815.63 × 3,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.18x = 46,534,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534,495.75/9,216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.22

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