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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.66, 13,826.16 and 3,373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.66, 13,826.16 and 3,373.29 is: 5,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.66 : 13,826.16 = 3,373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.66/13,826.16 = 3,373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.66x = 13,826.16 × 3,373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.66x = 46,639,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,639,647.27/9,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.27

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