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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.35, 13,824.51 and 2,290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.35, 13,824.51 and 2,290.85 is: 3,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.35 : 13,824.51 = 2,290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.35/13,824.51 = 2,290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.35x = 13,824.51 × 2,290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.35x = 31,669,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669,852.86/9,216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.27

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