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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.13, 13,759.69 and 2,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.13, 13,759.69 and 2,247.63 is: 3,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.13 : 13,759.69 = 2,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.13/13,759.69 = 2,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.13x = 13,759.69 × 2,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.13x = 30,926,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,926,692.03/9,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.44

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