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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.14, 13,825.71 and 2,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.14, 13,825.71 and 2,291.64 is: 3,437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.14 : 13,825.71 = 2,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.14/13,825.71 = 2,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.14x = 13,825.71 × 2,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.14x = 31,683,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683,550.06/9,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.46

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