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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.62, 13,766.43 and 2,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.62, 13,766.43 and 2,252.18 is: 3,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.62 : 13,766.43 = 2,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.62/13,766.43 = 2,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.62x = 13,766.43 × 2,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.62x = 31,004,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004,478.32/9,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.27

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