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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.04, 13,920.44 and 2,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.04, 13,920.44 and 2,618.04 is: 3,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.04 : 13,920.44 = 2,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.04/13,920.44 = 2,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.04x = 13,920.44 × 2,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.04x = 36,444,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,444,275.28/9,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.74

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