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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.42, 13,698.64 and 2,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.42, 13,698.64 and 2,206.92 is: 3,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.42 : 13,698.64 = 2,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.42/13,698.64 = 2,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.42x = 13,698.64 × 2,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.42x = 30,231,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,734.10/9,132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.38

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