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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.15, 13,779.71 and 2,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.15, 13,779.71 and 2,524.16 is: 3,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.15 : 13,779.71 = 2,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.15/13,779.71 = 2,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.15x = 13,779.71 × 2,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.15x = 34,782,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782,192.79/9,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.96

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