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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.97, 13,561.40 and 2,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.97, 13,561.40 and 2,716.75 is: 4,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.97 : 13,561.40 = 2,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.97/13,561.40 = 2,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.97x = 13,561.40 × 2,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.97x = 36,842,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,842,906.34/9,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.65

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