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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.66, 13,831.38 and 4,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.66, 13,831.38 and 4,023.94 is: 6,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.66 : 13,831.38 = 4,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.66/13,831.38 = 4,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.66x = 13,831.38 × 4,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.66x = 55,656,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,656,643.24/9,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.04

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