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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.50, 13,779.76 and 2,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.50, 13,779.76 and 2,261 is: 3,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.50 : 13,779.76 = 2,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.50/13,779.76 = 2,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.50x = 13,779.76 × 2,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.50x = 31,156,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156,037.36/9,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.50

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