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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.48, 13,780.65 and 2,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.48, 13,780.65 and 2,614.52 is: 3,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.48 : 13,780.65 = 2,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.48/13,780.65 = 2,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.48x = 13,780.65 × 2,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.48x = 36,029,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029,785.04/9,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.19

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