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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.84, 13,759.08 and 2,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.84, 13,759.08 and 2,247.34 is: 3,370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.84 : 13,759.08 = 2,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.84/13,759.08 = 2,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.84x = 13,759.08 × 2,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.84x = 30,921,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921,330.85/9,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.97

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