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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.84, 13,739.79 and 2,234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.84, 13,739.79 and 2,234.34 is: 3,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.84 : 13,739.79 = 2,234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.84/13,739.79 = 2,234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.84x = 13,739.79 × 2,234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.84x = 30,699,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,362.39/9,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.52

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