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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.27, 13,936.86 and 2,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.27, 13,936.86 and 2,271.32 is: 3,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.27 : 13,936.86 = 2,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.27/13,936.86 = 2,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.27x = 13,936.86 × 2,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.27x = 31,654,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654,990.65/9,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.96

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