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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.34, 13,777.53 and 2,610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.34, 13,777.53 and 2,610.66 is: 3,915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.34 : 13,777.53 = 2,610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.34/13,777.53 = 2,610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.34x = 13,777.53 × 2,610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.34x = 35,968,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968,446.47/9,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.85

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