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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.80, 13,828.05 and 3,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.80, 13,828.05 and 3,373.02 is: 5,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.80 : 13,828.05 = 3,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.80/13,828.05 = 3,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.80x = 13,828.05 × 3,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.80x = 46,642,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642,289.21/9,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.02

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