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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.13, 13,577.10 and 2,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.13, 13,577.10 and 2,477.98 is: 3,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.13 : 13,577.10 = 2,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.13/13,577.10 = 2,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.13x = 13,577.10 × 2,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.13x = 33,643,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643,782.26/9,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.08

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