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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.64, 13,917.75 and 2,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.64, 13,917.75 and 2,258.68 is: 3,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.64 : 13,917.75 = 2,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.64/13,917.75 = 2,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.64x = 13,917.75 × 2,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.64x = 31,435,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435,743.57/9,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.97

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