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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.68, 13,829.50 and 2,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.68, 13,829.50 and 2,294.18 is: 3,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.68 : 13,829.50 = 2,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.68/13,829.50 = 2,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.68x = 13,829.50 × 2,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.68x = 31,727,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727,362.31/9,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.27

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