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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.17, 13,826.61 and 3,372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.17, 13,826.61 and 3,372.21 is: 5,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.17 : 13,826.61 = 3,372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.17/13,826.61 = 3,372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.17x = 13,826.61 × 3,372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.17x = 46,626,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,232.51/9,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.63

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