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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181, 13,769.44 and 2,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181, 13,769.44 and 2,607.04 is: 3,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181 : 13,769.44 = 2,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181/13,769.44 = 2,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181x = 13,769.44 × 2,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181x = 35,897,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897,480.86/9,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.98

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