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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.48, 13,828.88 and 5,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.48, 13,828.88 and 5,001.05 is: 7,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.48 : 13,828.88 = 5,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.48/13,828.88 = 5,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.48x = 13,828.88 × 5,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.48x = 69,158,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158,826.17/9,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.82

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