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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.52, 13,752.84 and 2,243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.52, 13,752.84 and 2,243.02 is: 3,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.52 : 13,752.84 = 2,243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.52/13,752.84 = 2,243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.52x = 13,752.84 × 2,243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.52x = 30,847,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,895.18/9,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.54

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