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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.82, 13,757.76 and 2,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.82, 13,757.76 and 2,246.32 is: 3,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.82 : 13,757.76 = 2,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.82/13,757.76 = 2,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.82x = 13,757.76 × 2,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.82x = 30,904,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904,331.44/9,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.49

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