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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.52, 13,822.38 and 3,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.52, 13,822.38 and 3,514.76 is: 5,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.52 : 13,822.38 = 3,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.52/13,822.38 = 3,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.52x = 13,822.38 × 3,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.52x = 48,582,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,348.33/9,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.65

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