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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.67, 13,907.37 and 2,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.67, 13,907.37 and 2,251.74 is: 3,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.67 : 13,907.37 = 2,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.67/13,907.37 = 2,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.67x = 13,907.37 × 2,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.67x = 31,315,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315,737.62/9,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.57

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