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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.27, 13,806.87 and 2,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.27, 13,806.87 and 2,631.44 is: 3,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.27 : 13,806.87 = 2,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.27/13,806.87 = 2,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.27x = 13,806.87 × 2,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.27x = 36,331,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,880.96/9,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.29

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