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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.59, 13,827.78 and 3,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.59, 13,827.78 and 3,372.81 is: 5,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.59 : 13,827.78 = 3,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.59/13,827.78 = 3,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.59x = 13,827.78 × 3,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.59x = 46,638,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638,474.66/9,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.73

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