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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.84, 13,773.78 and 2,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.84, 13,773.78 and 2,608.16 is: 3,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.84 : 13,773.78 = 2,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.84/13,773.78 = 2,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.84x = 13,773.78 × 2,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.84x = 35,924,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924,153.18/9,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.10

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