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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.75, 13,795.17 and 2,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.75, 13,795.17 and 2,271.25 is: 3,406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.75 : 13,795.17 = 2,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.75/13,795.17 = 2,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.75x = 13,795.17 × 2,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.75x = 31,332,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332,279.86/9,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.89

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