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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.46, 13,772.87 and 2,608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.46, 13,772.87 and 2,608.18 is: 3,912.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.46 : 13,772.87 = 2,608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.46/13,772.87 = 2,608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.46x = 13,772.87 × 2,608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.46x = 35,922,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922,124.08/9,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.46

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