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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.23, 13,827.44 and 2,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.23, 13,827.44 and 2,292.73 is: 3,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.23 : 13,827.44 = 2,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.23/13,827.44 = 2,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.23x = 13,827.44 × 2,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.23x = 31,702,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,586.51/9,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.12

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