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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.62, 13,828.14 and 5,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.62, 13,828.14 and 5,055.36 is: 7,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.62 : 13,828.14 = 5,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.62/13,828.14 = 5,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.62x = 13,828.14 × 5,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.62x = 69,906,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,906,225.83/9,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.98

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