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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.86, 13,907.66 and 2,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.86, 13,907.66 and 2,251.93 is: 3,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.86 : 13,907.66 = 2,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.86/13,907.66 = 2,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.86x = 13,907.66 × 2,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.86x = 31,319,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319,030.76/9,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.86

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