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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.28, 13,729.80 and 2,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.28, 13,729.80 and 2,227.84 is: 3,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.28 : 13,729.80 = 2,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.28/13,729.80 = 2,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.28x = 13,729.80 × 2,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.28x = 30,587,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,797.63/9,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.73

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