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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.32, 13,772.48 and 2,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.32, 13,772.48 and 2,606.96 is: 3,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.32 : 13,772.48 = 2,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.32/13,772.48 = 2,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.32x = 13,772.48 × 2,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.32x = 35,904,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904,304.46/9,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.58

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