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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.23, 13,813.50 and 2,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.23, 13,813.50 and 2,635.40 is: 3,953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.23 : 13,813.50 = 2,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.23/13,813.50 = 2,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.23x = 13,813.50 × 2,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.23x = 36,404,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404,097.90/9,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.00

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