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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.64, 13,788.56 and 2,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.64, 13,788.56 and 2,618.06 is: 3,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.64 : 13,788.56 = 2,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.64/13,788.56 = 2,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.64x = 13,788.56 × 2,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.64x = 36,099,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099,277.39/9,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.55

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