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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.42, 13,772.76 and 2,608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.42, 13,772.76 and 2,608.12 is: 3,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.42 : 13,772.76 = 2,608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.42/13,772.76 = 2,608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.42x = 13,772.76 × 2,608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.42x = 35,921,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,010.81/9,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.36

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