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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.61, 13,938.78 and 2,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.61, 13,938.78 and 2,272.68 is: 3,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.61 : 13,938.78 = 2,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.61/13,938.78 = 2,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.61x = 13,938.78 × 2,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.61x = 31,678,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,386.53/9,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.99

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