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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.91, 13,811.86 and 2,282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.91, 13,811.86 and 2,282.41 is: 3,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.91 : 13,811.86 = 2,282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.91/13,811.86 = 2,282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.91x = 13,811.86 × 2,282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.91x = 31,524,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,524,315.97/9,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.61

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