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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.25, 13,761.51 and 2,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.25, 13,761.51 and 2,248.75 is: 3,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.25 : 13,761.51 = 2,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.25/13,761.51 = 2,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.25x = 13,761.51 × 2,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.25x = 30,946,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946,195.61/9,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.16

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