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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.24, 13,808.64 and 2,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.24, 13,808.64 and 2,631.84 is: 3,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.24 : 13,808.64 = 2,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.24/13,808.64 = 2,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.24x = 13,808.64 × 2,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.24x = 36,342,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342,131.10/9,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.13

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