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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.97, 13,829.85 and 3,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.97, 13,829.85 and 3,295.40 is: 4,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.97 : 13,829.85 = 3,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.97/13,829.85 = 3,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.97x = 13,829.85 × 3,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.97x = 45,574,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574,818.54/9,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.59

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