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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.44, 13,929.48 and 2,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.44, 13,929.48 and 2,266.50 is: 3,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.44 : 13,929.48 = 2,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.44/13,929.48 = 2,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.44x = 13,929.48 × 2,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.44x = 31,571,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571,166.42/9,286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.71

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