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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.94, 13,777.38 and 2,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.94, 13,777.38 and 2,611.20 is: 3,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.94 : 13,777.38 = 2,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.94/13,777.38 = 2,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.94x = 13,777.38 × 2,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.94x = 35,975,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975,494.66/9,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.79

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