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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.37, 13,776.95 and 2,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.37, 13,776.95 and 2,612.02 is: 3,916.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.37 : 13,776.95 = 2,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.37/13,776.95 = 2,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.37x = 13,776.95 × 2,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.37x = 35,985,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985,668.94/9,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.86

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