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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.43, 13,698.65 and 2,206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.43, 13,698.65 and 2,206.93 is: 3,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.43 : 13,698.65 = 2,206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.43/13,698.65 = 2,206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.43x = 13,698.65 × 2,206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.43x = 30,231,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,961.64/9,132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.40

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