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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.92, 13,773.02 and 2,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.92, 13,773.02 and 2,608.13 is: 3,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.92 : 13,773.02 = 2,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.92/13,773.02 = 2,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.92x = 13,773.02 × 2,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.92x = 35,921,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,744.75/9,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.23

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