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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.41, 13,825.33 and 3,372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.41, 13,825.33 and 3,372.89 is: 5,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.41 : 13,825.33 = 3,372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.41/13,825.33 = 3,372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.41x = 13,825.33 × 3,372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.41x = 46,631,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631,239.74/9,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.59

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