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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.68, 13,826.46 and 2,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.68, 13,826.46 and 2,292.16 is: 3,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.68 : 13,826.46 = 2,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.68/13,826.46 = 2,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.68x = 13,826.46 × 2,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.68x = 31,692,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,458.55/9,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.23

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