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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.48, 13,815 and 4,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.48, 13,815 and 4,530 is: 6,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.48 : 13,815 = 4,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.48/13,815 = 4,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.48x = 13,815 × 4,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.48x = 62,581,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581,950/9,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.22

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