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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.30, 13,772.52 and 2,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.30, 13,772.52 and 2,608 is: 3,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.30 : 13,772.52 = 2,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.30/13,772.52 = 2,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.30x = 13,772.52 × 2,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.30x = 35,918,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,918,732.16/9,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.16

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