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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.12, 13,772.84 and 2,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.12, 13,772.84 and 2,608.28 is: 3,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.12 : 13,772.84 = 2,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.12/13,772.84 = 2,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.12x = 13,772.84 × 2,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.12x = 35,923,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,341.21/9,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.32

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