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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.14, 13,823.81 and 2,641.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.14, 13,823.81 and 2,641.87 is: 3,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.14 : 13,823.81 = 2,641.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.14/13,823.81 = 2,641.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.14x = 13,823.81 × 2,641.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.14x = 36,520,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520,660.00/9,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.25

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