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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.44, 13,770.96 and 2,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.44, 13,770.96 and 2,608.04 is: 3,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.44 : 13,770.96 = 2,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.44/13,770.96 = 2,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.44x = 13,770.96 × 2,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.44x = 35,915,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,214.52/9,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.87

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