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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.63, 13,807.07 and 2,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.63, 13,807.07 and 2,279.13 is: 3,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.63 : 13,807.07 = 2,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.63/13,807.07 = 2,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.63x = 13,807.07 × 2,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.63x = 31,468,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,468,107.45/9,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.73

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