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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.92, 13,791.84 and 5,598.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.92, 13,791.84 and 5,598.03 is: 8,375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.92 : 13,791.84 = 5,598.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.92/13,791.84 = 5,598.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.92x = 13,791.84 × 5,598.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.92x = 77,207,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,207,134.08/9,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.77

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