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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.04, 13,825.64 and 5,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.04, 13,825.64 and 5,717.23 is: 8,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.04 : 13,825.64 = 5,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.04/13,825.64 = 5,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.04x = 13,825.64 × 5,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.04x = 79,044,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,044,389.12/9,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.90

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