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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.63, 13,826.59 and 3,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.63, 13,826.59 and 3,373.88 is: 5,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.63 : 13,826.59 = 3,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.63/13,826.59 = 3,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.63x = 13,826.59 × 3,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.63x = 46,649,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649,177.90/9,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.31

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