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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.64, 13,814.46 and 2,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.64, 13,814.46 and 2,284.14 is: 3,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.64 : 13,814.46 = 2,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.64/13,814.46 = 2,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.64x = 13,814.46 × 2,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.64x = 31,554,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554,160.66/9,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.21

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