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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.16, 13,782.15 and 2,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.16, 13,782.15 and 2,262.66 is: 3,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.16 : 13,782.15 = 2,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.16/13,782.15 = 2,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.16x = 13,782.15 × 2,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.16x = 31,184,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184,319.52/9,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.97

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