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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.46, 13,817.18 and 2,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.46, 13,817.18 and 2,285.96 is: 3,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.46 : 13,817.18 = 2,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.46/13,817.18 = 2,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.46x = 13,817.18 × 2,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.46x = 31,585,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585,457.42/9,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.93

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