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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.50, 13,736.34 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.50, 13,736.34 and 2,232 is: 3,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.50 : 13,736.34 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.50/13,736.34 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.50x = 13,736.34 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.50x = 30,659,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659,510.88/9,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.02

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