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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.77, 13,825.15 and 2,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.77, 13,825.15 and 2,291.27 is: 3,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.77 : 13,825.15 = 2,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.77/13,825.15 = 2,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.77x = 13,825.15 × 2,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.77x = 31,677,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677,151.44/9,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.90

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