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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.46, 13,826.23 and 2,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.46, 13,826.23 and 2,291.96 is: 3,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.46 : 13,826.23 = 2,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.46/13,826.23 = 2,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.46x = 13,826.23 × 2,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.46x = 31,689,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,091.25/9,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.94

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