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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.28, 13,696.88 and 2,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.28, 13,696.88 and 2,205.76 is: 3,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.28 : 13,696.88 = 2,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.28/13,696.88 = 2,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.28x = 13,696.88 × 2,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.28x = 30,212,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,212,030.03/9,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.63

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