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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.55, 13,517.04 and 2,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.55, 13,517.04 and 2,771.31 is: 4,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.55 : 13,517.04 = 2,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.55/13,517.04 = 2,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.55x = 13,517.04 × 2,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.55x = 37,459,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459,908.12/9,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.88

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