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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.16, 13,827.06 and 2,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.16, 13,827.06 and 2,292.72 is: 3,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.16 : 13,827.06 = 2,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.16/13,827.06 = 2,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.16x = 13,827.06 × 2,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.16x = 31,701,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,577.00/9,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.04

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