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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.77, 13,813.61 and 2,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.77, 13,813.61 and 2,635.02 is: 3,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.77 : 13,813.61 = 2,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.77/13,813.61 = 2,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.77x = 13,813.61 × 2,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.77x = 36,399,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,125.45/9,208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.66

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