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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.88, 13,516.70 and 2,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.88, 13,516.70 and 2,771.73 is: 4,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.88 : 13,516.70 = 2,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.88/13,516.70 = 2,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.88x = 13,516.70 × 2,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.88x = 37,464,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464,642.89/9,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.33

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