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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.18, 13,561.33 and 2,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.18, 13,561.33 and 2,377.51 is: 3,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.18 : 13,561.33 = 2,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.18/13,561.33 = 2,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.18x = 13,561.33 × 2,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.18x = 32,242,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,197.69/9,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.15

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