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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.96, 13,776.63 and 2,610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.96, 13,776.63 and 2,610.69 is: 3,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.96 : 13,776.63 = 2,610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.96/13,776.63 = 2,610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.96x = 13,776.63 × 2,610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.96x = 35,966,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,966,510.17/9,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.23

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