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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.70, 13,825.11 and 2,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.70, 13,825.11 and 2,291.20 is: 3,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.70 : 13,825.11 = 2,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.70/13,825.11 = 2,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.70x = 13,825.11 × 2,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.70x = 31,676,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676,124.50/9,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.82

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