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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.70, 13,784.97 and 2,617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.70, 13,784.97 and 2,617.39 is: 3,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.70 : 13,784.97 = 2,617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.70/13,784.97 = 2,617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.70x = 13,784.97 × 2,617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.70x = 36,080,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080,642.63/9,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.92

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