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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.25, 13,841.15 and 2,301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.25, 13,841.15 and 2,301.75 is: 3,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.25 : 13,841.15 = 2,301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.25/13,841.15 = 2,301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.25x = 13,841.15 × 2,301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.25x = 31,858,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,855.50/9,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.69

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