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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.92, 13,763.89 and 2,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.92, 13,763.89 and 2,250.42 is: 3,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.92 : 13,763.89 = 2,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.92/13,763.89 = 2,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.92x = 13,763.89 × 2,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.92x = 30,974,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974,497.68/9,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.63

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