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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.09, 13,827.06 and 2,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.09, 13,827.06 and 2,292.59 is: 3,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.09 : 13,827.06 = 2,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.09/13,827.06 = 2,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.09x = 13,827.06 × 2,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.09x = 31,699,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699,710.35/9,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.86

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