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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.59, 13,743.86 and 2,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.59, 13,743.86 and 2,237.09 is: 3,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.59 : 13,743.86 = 2,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.59/13,743.86 = 2,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.59x = 13,743.86 × 2,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.59x = 30,746,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746,171.86/9,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.62

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