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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.37, 13,824.69 and 2,290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.37, 13,824.69 and 2,290.87 is: 3,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.37 : 13,824.69 = 2,290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.37/13,824.69 = 2,290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.37x = 13,824.69 × 2,290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.37x = 31,670,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670,567.58/9,216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.34

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