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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.09, 13,826.90 and 2,975.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.09, 13,826.90 and 2,975.03 is: 4,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.09 : 13,826.90 = 2,975.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.09/13,826.90 = 2,975.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.09x = 13,826.90 × 2,975.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.09x = 41,135,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,432.46/9,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.95

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