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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.26, 13,815.82 and 2,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.26, 13,815.82 and 2,637.96 is: 3,955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.26 : 13,815.82 = 2,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.26/13,815.82 = 2,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.26x = 13,815.82 × 2,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.26x = 36,445,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445,580.53/9,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.77

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