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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.92, 13,928.68 and 2,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.92, 13,928.68 and 2,266 is: 3,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.92 : 13,928.68 = 2,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.92/13,928.68 = 2,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.92x = 13,928.68 × 2,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.92x = 31,562,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562,388.88/9,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.95

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