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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.98, 13,831.43 and 4,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.98, 13,831.43 and 4,535.46 is: 6,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.98 : 13,831.43 = 4,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.98/13,831.43 = 4,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.98x = 13,831.43 × 4,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.98x = 62,731,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,731,874.83/9,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.38

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