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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.86, 13,777.41 and 2,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.86, 13,777.41 and 2,611.04 is: 3,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.86 : 13,777.41 = 2,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.86/13,777.41 = 2,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.86x = 13,777.41 × 2,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.86x = 35,973,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973,299.72/9,184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.59

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