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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.28, 13,826.64 and 3,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.28, 13,826.64 and 3,373.76 is: 5,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.28 : 13,826.64 = 3,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.28/13,826.64 = 3,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.28x = 13,826.64 × 3,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.28x = 46,647,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,764.97/9,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.90

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