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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.28, 13,777.80 and 2,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.28, 13,777.80 and 2,259.84 is: 3,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.28 : 13,777.80 = 2,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.28/13,777.80 = 2,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.28x = 13,777.80 × 2,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.28x = 31,135,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135,623.55/9,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.73

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