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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.96, 13,826.96 and 2,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.96, 13,826.96 and 2,644.56 is: 3,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.96 : 13,826.96 = 2,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.96/13,826.96 = 2,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.96x = 13,826.96 × 2,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.96x = 36,566,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,566,225.34/9,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.85

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