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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.48, 13,771.65 and 2,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.48, 13,771.65 and 2,608.52 is: 3,912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.48 : 13,771.65 = 2,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.48/13,771.65 = 2,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.48x = 13,771.65 × 2,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.48x = 35,923,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,624.46/9,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.19

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