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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.20, 13,903.68 and 2,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.20, 13,903.68 and 2,249.27 is: 3,373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.20 : 13,903.68 = 2,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.20/13,903.68 = 2,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.20x = 13,903.68 × 2,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.20x = 31,273,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273,049.55/9,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.87

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