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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.40, 13,903.98 and 2,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.40, 13,903.98 and 2,249.47 is: 3,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.40 : 13,903.98 = 2,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.40/13,903.98 = 2,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.40x = 13,903.98 × 2,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.40x = 31,276,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276,565.70/9,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.17

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