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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.20, 13,810.80 and 2,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.20, 13,810.80 and 2,281.70 is: 3,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.20 : 13,810.80 = 2,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.20/13,810.80 = 2,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.20x = 13,810.80 × 2,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.20x = 31,512,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,102.36/9,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.55

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