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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.30, 13,814.10 and 3,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.30, 13,814.10 and 3,668.15 is: 5,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.30 : 13,814.10 = 3,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.30/13,814.10 = 3,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.30x = 13,814.10 × 3,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.30x = 50,672,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,672,121.84/9,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.10

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