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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.91, 13,825.04 and 3,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.91, 13,825.04 and 3,372.54 is: 5,058.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.91 : 13,825.04 = 3,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.91/13,825.04 = 3,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.91x = 13,825.04 × 3,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.91x = 46,625,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625,483.54/9,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.14

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