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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.60, 13,809.90 and 2,281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.60, 13,809.90 and 2,281.10 is: 3,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.60 : 13,809.90 = 2,281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.60/13,809.90 = 2,281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.60x = 13,809.90 × 2,281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.60x = 31,501,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,762.89/9,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.65

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