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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.06, 13,737.09 and 2,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.06, 13,737.09 and 2,232.56 is: 3,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.06 : 13,737.09 = 2,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.06/13,737.09 = 2,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.06x = 13,737.09 × 2,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.06x = 30,668,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,920.37/9,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.84

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