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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.52, 13,781.36 and 2,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.52, 13,781.36 and 2,262.08 is: 3,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.52 : 13,781.36 = 2,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.52/13,781.36 = 2,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.52x = 13,781.36 × 2,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.52x = 31,174,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,538.83/9,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.14

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