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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.77, 13,826.66 and 2,978.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.77, 13,826.66 and 2,978.32 is: 4,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.77 : 13,826.66 = 2,978.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.77/13,826.66 = 2,978.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.77x = 13,826.66 × 2,978.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.77x = 41,180,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180,168.55/9,219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.51

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