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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.38, 13,815.59 and 2,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.38, 13,815.59 and 2,284.88 is: 3,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.38 : 13,815.59 = 2,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.38/13,815.59 = 2,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.38x = 13,815.59 × 2,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.38x = 31,566,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,884.78/9,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.32

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