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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.84, 13,748.73 and 2,240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.84, 13,748.73 and 2,240.34 is: 3,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.84 : 13,748.73 = 2,240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.84/13,748.73 = 2,240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.84x = 13,748.73 × 2,240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.84x = 30,801,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801,829.77/9,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.50

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