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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.35, 13,826.01 and 2,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.35, 13,826.01 and 2,291.85 is: 3,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.35 : 13,826.01 = 2,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.35/13,826.01 = 2,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.35x = 13,826.01 × 2,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.35x = 31,687,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687,141.02/9,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.77

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