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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.88, 13,786.49 and 2,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.88, 13,786.49 and 2,617.24 is: 3,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.88 : 13,786.49 = 2,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.88/13,786.49 = 2,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.88x = 13,786.49 × 2,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.88x = 36,082,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,553.09/9,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.91

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