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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.22, 13,609.83 and 2,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.22, 13,609.83 and 2,917.22 is: 4,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.22 : 13,609.83 = 2,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.22/13,609.83 = 2,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.22x = 13,609.83 × 2,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.22x = 39,702,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702,851.26/9,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.83

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