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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.51, 13,742.33 and 2,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.51, 13,742.33 and 2,236.01 is: 3,354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.51 : 13,742.33 = 2,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.51/13,742.33 = 2,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.51x = 13,742.33 × 2,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.51x = 30,727,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,907.41/9,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.02

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