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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.67, 13,825.32 and 2,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.67, 13,825.32 and 2,977.26 is: 4,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.67 : 13,825.32 = 2,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.67/13,825.32 = 2,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.67x = 13,825.32 × 2,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.67x = 41,161,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161,509.21/9,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.47

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