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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.58, 13,826.31 and 3,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.58, 13,826.31 and 3,669.39 is: 5,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.58 : 13,826.31 = 3,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.58/13,826.31 = 3,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.58x = 13,826.31 × 3,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.58x = 50,734,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,734,123.65/9,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.06

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