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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.03, 13,826.36 and 2,974.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.03, 13,826.36 and 2,974.63 is: 4,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.03 : 13,826.36 = 2,974.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.03/13,826.36 = 2,974.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.03x = 13,826.36 × 2,974.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.03x = 41,128,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128,305.25/9,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.21

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