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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.88, 13,826.95 and 2,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.88, 13,826.95 and 2,292.38 is: 3,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.88 : 13,826.95 = 2,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.88/13,826.95 = 2,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.88x = 13,826.95 × 2,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.88x = 31,696,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,623.64/9,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.60

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