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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.81, 13,796.75 and 2,272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.81, 13,796.75 and 2,272.31 is: 3,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.81 : 13,796.75 = 2,272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.81/13,796.75 = 2,272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.81x = 13,796.75 × 2,272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.81x = 31,350,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350,533.17/9,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.48

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