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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.86, 13,909.15 and 2,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.86, 13,909.15 and 2,252.93 is: 3,379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.86 : 13,909.15 = 2,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.86/13,909.15 = 2,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.86x = 13,909.15 × 2,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.86x = 31,336,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336,341.31/9,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.36

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