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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.52, 13,761.84 and 2,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.52, 13,761.84 and 2,249.02 is: 3,373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.52 : 13,761.84 = 2,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.52/13,761.84 = 2,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.52x = 13,761.84 × 2,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.52x = 30,950,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,653.40/9,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.54

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