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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.50, 13,751.52 and 2,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.50, 13,751.52 and 2,242 is: 3,363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.50 : 13,751.52 = 2,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.50/13,751.52 = 2,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.50x = 13,751.52 × 2,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.50x = 30,830,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,907.84/9,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.07

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