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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.29, 13,836.48 and 2,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.29, 13,836.48 and 2,298.79 is: 3,448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.29 : 13,836.48 = 2,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.29/13,836.48 = 2,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.29x = 13,836.48 × 2,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.29x = 31,807,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807,092.68/9,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.19

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