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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.44, 13,825.08 and 2,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.44, 13,825.08 and 2,643.56 is: 3,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.44 : 13,825.08 = 2,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.44/13,825.08 = 2,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.44x = 13,825.08 × 2,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.44x = 36,547,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547,428.48/9,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.46

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