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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.38, 13,776.57 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.38, 13,776.57 and 2,611.14 is: 3,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.38 : 13,776.57 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.38/13,776.57 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.38x = 13,776.57 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.38x = 35,972,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972,552.99/9,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.71

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