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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.91, 13,810.36 and 2,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.91, 13,810.36 and 2,281.41 is: 3,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.91 : 13,810.36 = 2,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.91/13,810.36 = 2,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.91x = 13,810.36 × 2,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.91x = 31,507,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,507,087.70/9,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.11

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