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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.94, 13,827.33 and 2,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.94, 13,827.33 and 2,645.06 is: 3,967.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.94 : 13,827.33 = 2,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.94/13,827.33 = 2,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.94x = 13,827.33 × 2,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.94x = 36,574,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,574,117.49/9,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.71

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