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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.21, 13,744.85 and 2,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.21, 13,744.85 and 2,237.71 is: 3,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.21 : 13,744.85 = 2,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.21/13,744.85 = 2,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.21x = 13,744.85 × 2,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.21x = 30,756,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,988.29/9,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.57

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