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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.70, 13,807.05 and 2,631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.70, 13,807.05 and 2,631.10 is: 3,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.70 : 13,807.05 = 2,631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.70/13,807.05 = 2,631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.70x = 13,807.05 × 2,631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.70x = 36,327,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,327,729.26/9,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.65

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