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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.97, 13,772.90 and 2,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.97, 13,772.90 and 2,609.62 is: 3,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.97 : 13,772.90 = 2,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.97/13,772.90 = 2,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.97x = 13,772.90 × 2,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.97x = 35,942,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942,007.39/9,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.99

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