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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.91, 13,814.85 and 2,284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.91, 13,814.85 and 2,284.41 is: 3,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.91 : 13,814.85 = 2,284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.91/13,814.85 = 2,284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.91x = 13,814.85 × 2,284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.91x = 31,558,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558,781.49/9,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.61

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