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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.38, 13,769.07 and 2,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.38, 13,769.07 and 2,253.88 is: 3,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.38 : 13,769.07 = 2,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.38/13,769.07 = 2,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.38x = 13,769.07 × 2,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.38x = 31,033,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,831.49/9,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.82

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