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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.63, 13,736.48 and 2,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.63, 13,736.48 and 2,232.13 is: 3,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.63 : 13,736.48 = 2,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.63/13,736.48 = 2,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.63x = 13,736.48 × 2,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.63x = 30,661,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,661,563.60/9,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.20

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