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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.81, 13,903.09 and 2,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.81, 13,903.09 and 2,248.88 is: 3,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.81 : 13,903.09 = 2,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.81/13,903.09 = 2,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.81x = 13,903.09 × 2,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.81x = 31,266,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,266,318.55/9,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.28

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