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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.02, 13,807.53 and 2,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.02, 13,807.53 and 2,279.52 is: 3,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.02 : 13,807.53 = 2,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.02/13,807.53 = 2,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.02x = 13,807.53 × 2,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.02x = 31,474,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474,540.79/9,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.28

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