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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.39, 13,826.08 and 2,291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.39, 13,826.08 and 2,291.89 is: 3,437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.39 : 13,826.08 = 2,291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.39/13,826.08 = 2,291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.39x = 13,826.08 × 2,291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.39x = 31,687,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687,854.49/9,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.83

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