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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.57, 13,779.89 and 2,261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.57, 13,779.89 and 2,261.07 is: 3,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.57 : 13,779.89 = 2,261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.57/13,779.89 = 2,261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.57x = 13,779.89 × 2,261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.57x = 31,157,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157,284.58/9,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.61

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