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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.04, 13,771.71 and 2,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.04, 13,771.71 and 2,608.08 is: 3,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.04 : 13,771.71 = 2,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.04/13,771.71 = 2,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.04x = 13,771.71 × 2,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.04x = 35,917,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917,721.42/9,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.74

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