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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.79, 13,783.60 and 2,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.79, 13,783.60 and 2,526.97 is: 3,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.79 : 13,783.60 = 2,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.79/13,783.60 = 2,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.79x = 13,783.60 × 2,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.79x = 34,830,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830,722.06/9,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.15

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