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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.27, 13,791.86 and 2,621.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.27, 13,791.86 and 2,621.43 is: 3,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.27 : 13,791.86 = 2,621.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.27/13,791.86 = 2,621.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.27x = 13,791.86 × 2,621.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.27x = 36,154,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154,326.60/9,194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.27

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