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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.50, 13,779.84 and 2,612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.50, 13,779.84 and 2,612.67 is: 3,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.50 : 13,779.84 = 2,612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.50/13,779.84 = 2,612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.50x = 13,779.84 × 2,612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.50x = 36,002,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002,174.57/9,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.03

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