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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.41, 13,824.66 and 2,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.41, 13,824.66 and 2,290.91 is: 3,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.41 : 13,824.66 = 2,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.41/13,824.66 = 2,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.41x = 13,824.66 × 2,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.41x = 31,671,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,000.00/9,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.37

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