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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.29, 13,776.48 and 2,258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.29, 13,776.48 and 2,258.79 is: 3,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.29 : 13,776.48 = 2,258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.29/13,776.48 = 2,258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.29x = 13,776.48 × 2,258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.29x = 31,118,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118,175.26/9,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.20

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