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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.45, 13,938.62 and 2,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.45, 13,938.62 and 2,272.51 is: 3,408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.45 : 13,938.62 = 2,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.45/13,938.62 = 2,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.45x = 13,938.62 × 2,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.45x = 31,675,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,653.34/9,292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.75

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