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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.59, 13,826.28 and 3,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.59, 13,826.28 and 3,371.81 is: 5,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.59 : 13,826.28 = 3,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.59/13,826.28 = 3,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.59x = 13,826.28 × 3,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.59x = 46,619,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,619,589.17/9,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.23

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