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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.41, 13,747.99 and 2,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.41, 13,747.99 and 2,239.97 is: 3,359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.41 : 13,747.99 = 2,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.41/13,747.99 = 2,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.41x = 13,747.99 × 2,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.41x = 30,795,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795,010.82/9,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.92

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