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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.56, 13,823.39 and 2,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.56, 13,823.39 and 2,976.24 is: 4,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.56 : 13,823.39 = 2,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.56/13,823.39 = 2,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.56x = 13,823.39 × 2,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.56x = 41,141,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,785.53/9,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.41

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