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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.04, 13,761.12 and 2,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.04, 13,761.12 and 2,248.54 is: 3,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.04 : 13,761.12 = 2,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.04/13,761.12 = 2,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.04x = 13,761.12 × 2,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.04x = 30,942,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,428.76/9,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.82

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