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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.66, 13,783.46 and 2,526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.66, 13,783.46 and 2,526.67 is: 3,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.66 : 13,783.46 = 2,526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.66/13,783.46 = 2,526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.66x = 13,783.46 × 2,526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.66x = 34,826,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826,226.74/9,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.72

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