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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.37, 13,827.63 and 2,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.37, 13,827.63 and 2,644.76 is: 3,967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.37 : 13,827.63 = 2,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.37/13,827.63 = 2,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.37x = 13,827.63 × 2,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.37x = 36,570,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,749.50/9,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.16

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