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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.06, 13,825.59 and 3,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.06, 13,825.59 and 3,295.15 is: 4,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.06 : 13,825.59 = 3,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.06/13,825.59 = 3,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.06x = 13,825.59 × 3,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.06x = 45,557,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557,392.89/9,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.73

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