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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.97, 13,825.55 and 2,291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.97, 13,825.55 and 2,291.47 is: 3,437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.97 : 13,825.55 = 2,291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.97/13,825.55 = 2,291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.97x = 13,825.55 × 2,291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.97x = 31,680,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,833.06/9,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.23

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