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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.94, 14,217.22 and 2,817.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.94, 14,217.22 and 2,817.87 is: 4,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.94 : 14,217.22 = 2,817.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.94/14,217.22 = 2,817.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.94x = 14,217.22 × 2,817.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.94x = 40,062,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,062,277.72/9,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.01

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