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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.87, 13,829.41 and 3,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.87, 13,829.41 and 3,297.16 is: 4,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.87 : 13,829.41 = 3,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.87/13,829.41 = 3,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.87x = 13,829.41 × 3,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.87x = 45,597,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,734.66/9,221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.52

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