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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.09, 13,743.16 and 2,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.09, 13,743.16 and 2,236.59 is: 3,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.09 : 13,743.16 = 2,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.09/13,743.16 = 2,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.09x = 13,743.16 × 2,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.09x = 30,737,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,814.22/9,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.89

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