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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.08, 13,752.08 and 2,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.08, 13,752.08 and 2,242.56 is: 3,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.08 : 13,752.08 = 2,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.08/13,752.08 = 2,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.08x = 13,752.08 × 2,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.08x = 30,839,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839,864.52/9,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.83

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