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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.73, 13,825.22 and 2,643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.73, 13,825.22 and 2,643.06 is: 3,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.73 : 13,825.22 = 2,643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.73/13,825.22 = 2,643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.73x = 13,825.22 × 2,643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.73x = 36,540,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,540,872.76/9,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.20

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