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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.59, 13,826.31 and 2,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.59, 13,826.31 and 2,292.09 is: 3,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.59 : 13,826.31 = 2,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.59/13,826.31 = 2,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.59x = 13,826.31 × 2,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.59x = 31,691,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,146.89/9,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.12

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