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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.96, 13,815.36 and 2,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.96, 13,815.36 and 2,637 is: 3,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.96 : 13,815.36 = 2,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.96/13,815.36 = 2,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.96x = 13,815.36 × 2,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.96x = 36,431,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431,104.32/9,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.19

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