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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.28, 13,825.14 and 3,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.28, 13,825.14 and 3,372.76 is: 5,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.28 : 13,825.14 = 3,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.28/13,825.14 = 3,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.28x = 13,825.14 × 3,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.28x = 46,628,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,628,879.19/9,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.40

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