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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.80, 13,753.24 and 2,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.80, 13,753.24 and 2,243.32 is: 3,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.80 : 13,753.24 = 2,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.80/13,753.24 = 2,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.80x = 13,753.24 × 2,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.80x = 30,852,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,918.36/9,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.99

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