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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.37, 13,779.96 and 2,614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.37, 13,779.96 and 2,614.03 is: 3,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.37 : 13,779.96 = 2,614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.37/13,779.96 = 2,614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.37x = 13,779.96 × 2,614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.37x = 36,021,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,021,228.84/9,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.88

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