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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.10, 13,816.58 and 2,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.10, 13,816.58 and 2,637.26 is: 3,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.10 : 13,816.58 = 2,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.10/13,816.58 = 2,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.10x = 13,816.58 × 2,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.10x = 36,437,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,913.77/9,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.87

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