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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.61, 13,912.44 and 2,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.61, 13,912.44 and 2,612.71 is: 3,918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.61 : 13,912.44 = 2,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.61/13,912.44 = 2,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.61x = 13,912.44 × 2,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.61x = 36,349,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,349,171.11/9,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.37

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