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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.80, 13,511.70 and 2,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.80, 13,511.70 and 2,851.80 is: 4,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.80 : 13,511.70 = 2,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.80/13,511.70 = 2,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.80x = 13,511.70 × 2,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.80x = 38,532,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,666.06/9,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.70

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