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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.91, 13,750.23 and 2,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.91, 13,750.23 and 2,241.47 is: 3,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.91 : 13,750.23 = 2,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.91/13,750.23 = 2,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.91x = 13,750.23 × 2,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.91x = 30,820,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820,728.04/9,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.17

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