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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.68, 13,821.76 and 2,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.68, 13,821.76 and 2,289.16 is: 3,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.68 : 13,821.76 = 2,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.68/13,821.76 = 2,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.68x = 13,821.76 × 2,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.68x = 31,640,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,640,220.12/9,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.68

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