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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.96, 13,829.67 and 3,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.96, 13,829.67 and 3,668.14 is: 5,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.96 : 13,829.67 = 3,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.96/13,829.67 = 3,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.96x = 13,829.67 × 3,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.96x = 50,729,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,729,165.71/9,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.30

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