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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.88, 13,825.38 and 2,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.88, 13,825.38 and 2,291.38 is: 3,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.88 : 13,825.38 = 2,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.88/13,825.38 = 2,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.88x = 13,825.38 × 2,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.88x = 31,679,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679,228.06/9,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.09

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