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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.40, 13,809.59 and 2,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.40, 13,809.59 and 2,280.90 is: 3,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.40 : 13,809.59 = 2,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.40/13,809.59 = 2,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.40x = 13,809.59 × 2,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.40x = 31,498,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498,282.43/9,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.35

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