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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.21, 13,738.82 and 2,233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.21, 13,738.82 and 2,233.71 is: 3,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.21 : 13,738.82 = 2,233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.21/13,738.82 = 2,233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.21x = 13,738.82 × 2,233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.21x = 30,688,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688,528.45/9,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.57

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