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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.34, 13,819.95 and 2,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.34, 13,819.95 and 2,639.54 is: 3,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.34 : 13,819.95 = 2,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.34/13,819.95 = 2,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.34x = 13,819.95 × 2,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.34x = 36,478,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478,310.82/9,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.29

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