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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.24, 13,767.38 and 2,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.24, 13,767.38 and 2,252.76 is: 3,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.24 : 13,767.38 = 2,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.24/13,767.38 = 2,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.24x = 13,767.38 × 2,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.24x = 31,014,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014,602.97/9,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.14

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