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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.06, 13,696.47 and 2,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.06, 13,696.47 and 2,205.50 is: 3,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.06 : 13,696.47 = 2,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.06/13,696.47 = 2,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.06x = 13,696.47 × 2,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.06x = 30,207,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207,564.59/9,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.22

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