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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.28, 13,784.97 and 2,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.28, 13,784.97 and 2,614.50 is: 3,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.28 : 13,784.97 = 2,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.28/13,784.97 = 2,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.28x = 13,784.97 × 2,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.28x = 36,040,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040,804.07/9,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.48

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