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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.29, 13,837.98 and 2,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.29, 13,837.98 and 2,299.79 is: 3,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.29 : 13,837.98 = 2,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.29/13,837.98 = 2,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.29x = 13,837.98 × 2,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.29x = 31,824,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824,378.83/9,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.69

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