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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.61, 13,775.53 and 2,609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.61, 13,775.53 and 2,609.79 is: 3,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.61 : 13,775.53 = 2,609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.61/13,775.53 = 2,609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.61x = 13,775.53 × 2,609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.61x = 35,951,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951,240.44/9,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.72

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