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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.28, 13,776.30 and 2,258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.28, 13,776.30 and 2,258.84 is: 3,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.28 : 13,776.30 = 2,258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.28/13,776.30 = 2,258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.28x = 13,776.30 × 2,258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.28x = 31,118,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118,457.49/9,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.23

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