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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.60, 13,514.70 and 2,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.60, 13,514.70 and 2,771.04 is: 4,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.60 : 13,514.70 = 2,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.60/13,514.70 = 2,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.60x = 13,514.70 × 2,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.60x = 37,449,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449,774.29/9,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.27

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