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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.31, 13,903.85 and 2,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.31, 13,903.85 and 2,249.38 is: 3,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.31 : 13,903.85 = 2,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.31/13,903.85 = 2,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.31x = 13,903.85 × 2,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.31x = 31,274,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274,961.35/9,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.03

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