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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.12, 13,767.18 and 2,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.12, 13,767.18 and 2,252.68 is: 3,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.12 : 13,767.18 = 2,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.12/13,767.18 = 2,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.12x = 13,767.18 × 2,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.12x = 31,013,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,051.04/9,178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.02

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