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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.71, 13,809.02 and 2,632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.71, 13,809.02 and 2,632.87 is: 3,949.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.71 : 13,809.02 = 2,632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.71/13,809.02 = 2,632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.71x = 13,809.02 × 2,632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.71x = 36,357,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357,272.28/9,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.43

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