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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.77, 13,826.65 and 2,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.77, 13,826.65 and 2,292.27 is: 3,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.77 : 13,826.65 = 2,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.77/13,826.65 = 2,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.77x = 13,826.65 × 2,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.77x = 31,694,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694,415.00/9,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.40

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