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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.30, 13,814.96 and 2,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.30, 13,814.96 and 2,636.55 is: 3,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.30 : 13,814.96 = 2,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.30/13,814.96 = 2,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.30x = 13,814.96 × 2,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.30x = 36,423,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423,819.61/9,209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.11

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