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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.48, 13,771.68 and 2,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.48, 13,771.68 and 2,609.36 is: 3,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.48 : 13,771.68 = 2,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.48/13,771.68 = 2,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.48x = 13,771.68 × 2,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.48x = 35,935,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935,270.92/9,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.46

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