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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.66, 13,826.54 and 2,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.66, 13,826.54 and 2,292.16 is: 3,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.66 : 13,826.54 = 2,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.66/13,826.54 = 2,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.66x = 13,826.54 × 2,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.66x = 31,692,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,630.47/9,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.25

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