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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.46, 13,827.73 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.46, 13,827.73 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.46 : 13,827.73 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.46/13,827.73 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.46x = 13,827.73 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.46x = 31,706,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,431.78/9,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.45

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