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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.27, 13,795.94 and 2,271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.27, 13,795.94 and 2,271.77 is: 3,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.27 : 13,795.94 = 2,271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.27/13,795.94 = 2,271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.27x = 13,795.94 × 2,271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.27x = 31,341,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,341,202.61/9,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.66

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