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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.73, 13,828.19 and 2,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.73, 13,828.19 and 2,293.23 is: 3,439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.73 : 13,828.19 = 2,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.73/13,828.19 = 2,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.73x = 13,828.19 × 2,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.73x = 31,711,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,711,208.69/9,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.87

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