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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.55, 13,826.32 and 2,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.55, 13,826.32 and 2,292.05 is: 3,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.55 : 13,826.32 = 2,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.55/13,826.32 = 2,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.55x = 13,826.32 × 2,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.55x = 31,690,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690,574.27/9,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.07

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