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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.06, 13,738.59 and 2,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.06, 13,738.59 and 2,233.56 is: 3,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.06 : 13,738.59 = 2,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.06/13,738.59 = 2,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.06x = 13,738.59 × 2,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.06x = 30,685,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685,965.08/9,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.34

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