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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.81, 13,904.59 and 2,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.81, 13,904.59 and 2,249.88 is: 3,374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.81 : 13,904.59 = 2,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.81/13,904.59 = 2,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.81x = 13,904.59 × 2,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.81x = 31,283,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,283,658.95/9,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.79

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