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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.10, 13,927.50 and 2,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.10, 13,927.50 and 2,265.12 is: 3,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.10 : 13,927.50 = 2,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.10/13,927.50 = 2,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.10x = 13,927.50 × 2,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.10x = 31,547,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547,458.80/9,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.64

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