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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.04, 13,773.96 and 2,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.04, 13,773.96 and 2,608.59 is: 3,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.04 : 13,773.96 = 2,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.04/13,773.96 = 2,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.04x = 13,773.96 × 2,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.04x = 35,930,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930,614.32/9,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.29

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