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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.72, 13,776.35 and 2,608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.72, 13,776.35 and 2,608.97 is: 3,914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.72 : 13,776.35 = 2,608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.72/13,776.35 = 2,608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.72x = 13,776.35 × 2,608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.72x = 35,942,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942,001.93/9,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.09

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