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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.29, 13,779.48 and 2,260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.29, 13,779.48 and 2,260.79 is: 3,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.29 : 13,779.48 = 2,260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.29/13,779.48 = 2,260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.29x = 13,779.48 × 2,260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.29x = 31,152,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,510.59/9,186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.20

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