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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.48, 13,823.02 and 2,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.48, 13,823.02 and 2,976.32 is: 4,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.48 : 13,823.02 = 2,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.48/13,823.02 = 2,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.48x = 13,823.02 × 2,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.48x = 41,141,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,730.89/9,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.45

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