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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.08, 13,826.50 and 2,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.08, 13,826.50 and 2,642.72 is: 3,964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.08 : 13,826.50 = 2,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.08/13,826.50 = 2,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.08x = 13,826.50 × 2,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.08x = 36,539,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539,568.08/9,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.76

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