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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.29, 13,758.50 and 2,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.29, 13,758.50 and 2,246.79 is: 3,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.29 : 13,758.50 = 2,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.29/13,758.50 = 2,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.29x = 13,758.50 × 2,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.29x = 30,912,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912,448.98/9,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.20

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