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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.34, 13,525.56 and 2,777.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.34, 13,525.56 and 2,777.10 is: 4,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.34 : 13,525.56 = 2,777.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.34/13,525.56 = 2,777.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.34x = 13,525.56 × 2,777.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.34x = 37,561,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,561,832.68/9,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.51

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