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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.21, 13,827.36 and 2,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.21, 13,827.36 and 2,292.71 is: 3,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.21 : 13,827.36 = 2,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.21/13,827.36 = 2,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.21x = 13,827.36 × 2,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.21x = 31,702,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,048.81/9,218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.07

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