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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.39, 13,827.59 and 2,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.39, 13,827.59 and 2,292.89 is: 3,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.39 : 13,827.59 = 2,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.39/13,827.59 = 2,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.39x = 13,827.59 × 2,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.39x = 31,705,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,165.94/9,218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.34

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