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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.39, 13,931.04 and 2,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.39, 13,931.04 and 2,267.45 is: 3,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.39 : 13,931.04 = 2,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.39/13,931.04 = 2,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.39x = 13,931.04 × 2,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.39x = 31,587,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587,866.99/9,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.16

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