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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.52, 13,760.34 and 2,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.52, 13,760.34 and 2,248.02 is: 3,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.52 : 13,760.34 = 2,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.52/13,760.34 = 2,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.52x = 13,760.34 × 2,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.52x = 30,933,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933,519.53/9,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.04

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