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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.07, 13,780.64 and 2,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.07, 13,780.64 and 2,261.57 is: 3,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.07 : 13,780.64 = 2,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.07/13,780.64 = 2,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.07x = 13,780.64 × 2,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.07x = 31,165,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165,870.70/9,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.36

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