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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.92, 13,829.28 and 2,644.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.92, 13,829.28 and 2,644.62 is: 3,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.92 : 13,829.28 = 2,644.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.92/13,829.28 = 2,644.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.92x = 13,829.28 × 2,644.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.92x = 36,573,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,190.47/9,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.62

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