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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.08, 13,806.58 and 2,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.08, 13,806.58 and 2,631.24 is: 3,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.08 : 13,806.58 = 2,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.08/13,806.58 = 2,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.08x = 13,806.58 × 2,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.08x = 36,328,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328,372.14/9,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.98

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