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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.46, 13,798.82 and 2,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.46, 13,798.82 and 2,273.96 is: 3,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.46 : 13,798.82 = 2,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.46/13,798.82 = 2,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.46x = 13,798.82 × 2,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.46x = 31,377,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377,884.36/9,199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.84

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