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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.60, 13,772.40 and 2,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.60, 13,772.40 and 2,256.10 is: 3,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.60 : 13,772.40 = 2,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.60/13,772.40 = 2,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.60x = 13,772.40 × 2,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.60x = 31,071,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071,911.64/9,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.15

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