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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.63, 13,808.45 and 2,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.63, 13,808.45 and 2,280.13 is: 3,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.63 : 13,808.45 = 2,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.63/13,808.45 = 2,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.63x = 13,808.45 × 2,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.63x = 31,484,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,484,980.66/9,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.19

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