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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.73, 13,781.01 and 2,614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.73, 13,781.01 and 2,614.77 is: 3,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.73 : 13,781.01 = 2,614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.73/13,781.01 = 2,614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.73x = 13,781.01 × 2,614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.73x = 36,034,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034,171.52/9,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.56

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