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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.84, 13,817.70 and 2,638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.84, 13,817.70 and 2,638.04 is: 3,957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.84 : 13,817.70 = 2,638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.84/13,817.70 = 2,638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.84x = 13,817.70 × 2,638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.84x = 36,451,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,576.22/9,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.04

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