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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.38, 13,818.58 and 2,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.38, 13,818.58 and 2,286.88 is: 3,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.38 : 13,818.58 = 2,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.38/13,818.58 = 2,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.38x = 13,818.58 × 2,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.38x = 31,601,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601,434.23/9,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.32

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