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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.56, 13,760.38 and 2,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.56, 13,760.38 and 2,248.06 is: 3,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.56 : 13,760.38 = 2,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.56/13,760.38 = 2,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.56x = 13,760.38 × 2,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.56x = 30,934,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,934,159.86/9,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.10

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