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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.06, 13,765.59 and 2,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.06, 13,765.59 and 2,251.50 is: 3,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.06 : 13,765.59 = 2,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.06/13,765.59 = 2,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.06x = 13,765.59 × 2,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.06x = 30,993,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993,225.89/9,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.25

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