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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.35, 13,832.82 and 6,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.35, 13,832.82 and 6,758.46 is: 10,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.35 : 13,832.82 = 6,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.35/13,832.82 = 6,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.35x = 13,832.82 × 6,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.35x = 93,488,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,488,560.66/9,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.67

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