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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.34, 13,817.70 and 3,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.34, 13,817.70 and 3,372.58 is: 5,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.34 : 13,817.70 = 3,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.34/13,817.70 = 3,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.34x = 13,817.70 × 3,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.34x = 46,601,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601,264.12/9,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.83

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