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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.46, 13,781.25 and 2,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.46, 13,781.25 and 2,261.96 is: 3,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.46 : 13,781.25 = 2,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.46/13,781.25 = 2,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.46x = 13,781.25 × 2,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.46x = 31,172,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172,619.02/9,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.95

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