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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.90, 13,826.84 and 2,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.90, 13,826.84 and 2,292.40 is: 3,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.90 : 13,826.84 = 2,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.90/13,826.84 = 2,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.90x = 13,826.84 × 2,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.90x = 31,696,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,567.42/9,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.59

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