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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.91, 13,806.24 and 2,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.91, 13,806.24 and 2,540.96 is: 3,811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.91 : 13,806.24 = 2,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.91/13,806.24 = 2,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.91x = 13,806.24 × 2,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.91x = 35,081,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,034.56/9,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.54

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