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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.73, 13,785.51 and 2,617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.73, 13,785.51 and 2,617.77 is: 3,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.73 : 13,785.51 = 2,617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.73/13,785.51 = 2,617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.73x = 13,785.51 × 2,617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.73x = 36,087,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087,294.51/9,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.06

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