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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.50, 13,759.02 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.50, 13,759.02 and 2,247 is: 3,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.50 : 13,759.02 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.50/13,759.02 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.50x = 13,759.02 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.50x = 30,916,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,916,517.94/9,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.57

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