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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.94, 13,829.27 and 2,644.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.94, 13,829.27 and 2,644.61 is: 3,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.94 : 13,829.27 = 2,644.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.94/13,829.27 = 2,644.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.94x = 13,829.27 × 2,644.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.94x = 36,572,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572,943.37/9,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.59

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