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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.21, 13,743.35 and 2,236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.21, 13,743.35 and 2,236.71 is: 3,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.21 : 13,743.35 = 2,236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.21/13,743.35 = 2,236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.21x = 13,743.35 × 2,236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.21x = 30,739,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739,877.19/9,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.07

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