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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.90, 13,816.80 and 2,547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.90, 13,816.80 and 2,547.81 is: 3,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.90 : 13,816.80 = 2,547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.90/13,816.80 = 2,547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.90x = 13,816.80 × 2,547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.90x = 35,202,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,581.21/9,212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.01

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