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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.33, 13,739.03 and 2,233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.33, 13,739.03 and 2,233.83 is: 3,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.33 : 13,739.03 = 2,233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.33/13,739.03 = 2,233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.33x = 13,739.03 × 2,233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.33x = 30,690,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690,657.38/9,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.75

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