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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.97, 13,822.55 and 2,289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.97, 13,822.55 and 2,289.47 is: 3,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.97 : 13,822.55 = 2,289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.97/13,822.55 = 2,289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.97x = 13,822.55 × 2,289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.97x = 31,646,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646,353.83/9,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.23

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