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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.41, 13,812.60 and 2,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.41, 13,812.60 and 2,282.91 is: 3,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.41 : 13,812.60 = 2,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.41/13,812.60 = 2,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.41x = 13,812.60 × 2,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.41x = 31,532,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532,922.67/9,208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.36

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