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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.56, 13,818.72 and 2,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.56, 13,818.72 and 2,287.12 is: 3,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.56 : 13,818.72 = 2,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.56/13,818.72 = 2,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.56x = 13,818.72 × 2,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.56x = 31,605,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,070.89/9,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.65

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