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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.72, 13,787.25 and 2,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.72, 13,787.25 and 2,617.14 is: 3,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.72 : 13,787.25 = 2,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.72/13,787.25 = 2,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.72x = 13,787.25 × 2,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.72x = 36,083,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083,163.47/9,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.19

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