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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.98, 13,827.06 and 2,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.98, 13,827.06 and 2,292.48 is: 3,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.98 : 13,827.06 = 2,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.98/13,827.06 = 2,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.98x = 13,827.06 × 2,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.98x = 31,698,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,698,258.51/9,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.74

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