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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.58, 13,812.56 and 2,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.58, 13,812.56 and 2,634.76 is: 3,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.58 : 13,812.56 = 2,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.58/13,812.56 = 2,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.58x = 13,812.56 × 2,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.58x = 36,392,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392,780.59/9,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.05

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