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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.49, 13,827.59 and 2,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.49, 13,827.59 and 2,292.99 is: 3,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.49 : 13,827.59 = 2,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.49/13,827.59 = 2,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.49x = 13,827.59 × 2,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.49x = 31,706,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,514.13/9,218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.45

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