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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.06, 13,759.59 and 2,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.06, 13,759.59 and 2,247.50 is: 3,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.06 : 13,759.59 = 2,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.06/13,759.59 = 2,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.06x = 13,759.59 × 2,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.06x = 30,924,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,678.53/9,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.25

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