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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.41, 13,826.09 and 2,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.41, 13,826.09 and 2,977.95 is: 4,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.41 : 13,826.09 = 2,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.41/13,826.09 = 2,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.41x = 13,826.09 × 2,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.41x = 41,173,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,389.83/9,219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.95

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