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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.05, 13,751.94 and 2,242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.05, 13,751.94 and 2,242.55 is: 3,363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.05 : 13,751.94 = 2,242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.05/13,751.94 = 2,242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.05x = 13,751.94 × 2,242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.05x = 30,839,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839,413.05/9,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.79

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