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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.68, 13,775.52 and 2,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.68, 13,775.52 and 2,258.18 is: 3,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.68 : 13,775.52 = 2,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.68/13,775.52 = 2,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.68x = 13,775.52 × 2,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.68x = 31,107,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107,603.75/9,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.27

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