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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.96, 13,821.36 and 2,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.96, 13,821.36 and 2,641 is: 3,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.96 : 13,821.36 = 2,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.96/13,821.36 = 2,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.96x = 13,821.36 × 2,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.96x = 36,502,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502,211.76/9,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.19

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