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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.34, 13,822.70 and 2,973.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.34, 13,822.70 and 2,973.21 is: 4,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.34 : 13,822.70 = 2,973.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.34/13,822.70 = 2,973.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.34x = 13,822.70 × 2,973.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.34x = 41,097,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097,789.87/9,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.68

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