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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.25, 13,772.15 and 2,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.25, 13,772.15 and 2,255.75 is: 3,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.25 : 13,772.15 = 2,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.25/13,772.15 = 2,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.25x = 13,772.15 × 2,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.25x = 31,066,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066,516.08/9,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.69

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