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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.40, 13,812.58 and 2,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.40, 13,812.58 and 2,282.90 is: 3,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.40 : 13,812.58 = 2,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.40/13,812.58 = 2,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.40x = 13,812.58 × 2,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.40x = 31,532,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532,738.88/9,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.35

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