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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.68, 13,901.40 and 2,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.68, 13,901.40 and 2,247.75 is: 3,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.68 : 13,901.40 = 2,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.68/13,901.40 = 2,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.68x = 13,901.40 × 2,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.68x = 31,246,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,246,879.75/9,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.60

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