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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.23, 13,819.46 and 2,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.23, 13,819.46 and 2,639.19 is: 3,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.23 : 13,819.46 = 2,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.23/13,819.46 = 2,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.23x = 13,819.46 × 2,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.23x = 36,472,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472,167.44/9,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.24

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