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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.98, 13,834.26 and 4,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.98, 13,834.26 and 4,027.50 is: 6,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.98 : 13,834.26 = 4,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.98/13,834.26 = 4,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.98x = 13,834.26 × 4,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.98x = 55,717,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,482.15/9,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.44

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