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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.84, 13,712.77 and 2,216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.84, 13,712.77 and 2,216.34 is: 3,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.84 : 13,712.77 = 2,216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.84/13,712.77 = 2,216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.84x = 13,712.77 × 2,216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.84x = 30,392,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392,206.54/9,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.52

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