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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.42, 13,814.26 and 2,635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.42, 13,814.26 and 2,635.61 is: 3,953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.42 : 13,814.26 = 2,635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.42/13,814.26 = 2,635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.42x = 13,814.26 × 2,635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.42x = 36,408,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,408,919.55/9,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.45

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