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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.96, 13,791.36 and 2,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.96, 13,791.36 and 2,621 is: 3,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.96 : 13,791.36 = 2,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.96/13,791.36 = 2,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.96x = 13,791.36 × 2,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.96x = 36,147,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147,154.56/9,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.19

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