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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.53, 13,817.90 and 2,638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.53, 13,817.90 and 2,638.19 is: 3,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.53 : 13,817.90 = 2,638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.53/13,817.90 = 2,638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.53x = 13,817.90 × 2,638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.53x = 36,454,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,454,163.32/9,213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.59

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