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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.79, 13,759.25 and 2,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.79, 13,759.25 and 2,247.29 is: 3,370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.79 : 13,759.25 = 2,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.79/13,759.25 = 2,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.79x = 13,759.25 × 2,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.79x = 30,921,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921,013.70/9,172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.95

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