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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.54, 13,806.90 and 2,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.54, 13,806.90 and 2,279.04 is: 3,418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.54 : 13,806.90 = 2,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.54/13,806.90 = 2,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.54x = 13,806.90 × 2,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.54x = 31,466,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,466,477.38/9,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.58

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