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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.98, 13,828.56 and 2,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.98, 13,828.56 and 2,293.48 is: 3,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.98 : 13,828.56 = 2,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.98/13,828.56 = 2,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.98x = 13,828.56 × 2,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.98x = 31,715,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715,525.79/9,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.24

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