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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.83, 13,825.29 and 2,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.83, 13,825.29 and 2,291.33 is: 3,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.83 : 13,825.29 = 2,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.83/13,825.29 = 2,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.83x = 13,825.29 × 2,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.83x = 31,678,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,290.18/9,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.01

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