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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.35, 13,827.51 and 2,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.35, 13,827.51 and 2,292.85 is: 3,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.35 : 13,827.51 = 2,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.35/13,827.51 = 2,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.35x = 13,827.51 × 2,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.35x = 31,704,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,704,406.30/9,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.27

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