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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.27, 13,818.40 and 2,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.27, 13,818.40 and 2,286.77 is: 3,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.27 : 13,818.40 = 2,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.27/13,818.40 = 2,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.27x = 13,818.40 × 2,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.27x = 31,599,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,599,473.74/9,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.15

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