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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.34, 13,816.59 and 2,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.34, 13,816.59 and 2,636.74 is: 3,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.34 : 13,816.59 = 2,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.34/13,816.59 = 2,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.34x = 13,816.59 × 2,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.34x = 36,430,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,430,755.52/9,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.56

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