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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.08, 13,827.06 and 5,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.08, 13,827.06 and 5,521.36 is: 8,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.08 : 13,827.06 = 5,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.08/13,827.06 = 5,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.08x = 13,827.06 × 5,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.08x = 76,344,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,344,176.00/9,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.00

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