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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.23, 13,903.86 and 2,249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.23, 13,903.86 and 2,249.21 is: 3,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.23 : 13,903.86 = 2,249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.23/13,903.86 = 2,249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.23x = 13,903.86 × 2,249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.23x = 31,272,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272,631.43/9,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.81

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