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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.24, 13,818.36 and 2,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.24, 13,818.36 and 2,286.74 is: 3,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.24 : 13,818.36 = 2,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.24/13,818.36 = 2,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.24x = 13,818.36 × 2,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.24x = 31,598,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,598,996.55/9,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.11

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