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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.56, 13,769.22 and 2,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.56, 13,769.22 and 2,254 is: 3,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.56 : 13,769.22 = 2,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.56/13,769.22 = 2,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.56x = 13,769.22 × 2,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.56x = 31,035,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,821.88/9,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.97

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