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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.62, 13,851.78 and 2,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.62, 13,851.78 and 2,661.04 is: 3,990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.62 : 13,851.78 = 2,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.62/13,851.78 = 2,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.62x = 13,851.78 × 2,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.62x = 36,860,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860,140.65/9,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.65

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