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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.96, 13,706.89 and 2,212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.96, 13,706.89 and 2,212.46 is: 3,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.96 : 13,706.89 = 2,212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.96/13,706.89 = 2,212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.96x = 13,706.89 × 2,212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.96x = 30,325,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,325,945.85/9,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.68

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