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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.82, 13,814.76 and 2,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.82, 13,814.76 and 2,284.32 is: 3,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.82 : 13,814.76 = 2,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.82/13,814.76 = 2,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.82x = 13,814.76 × 2,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.82x = 31,557,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557,332.56/9,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.49

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