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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.14, 13,577.98 and 2,811.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.14, 13,577.98 and 2,811.61 is: 4,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.14 : 13,577.98 = 2,811.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.14/13,577.98 = 2,811.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.14x = 13,577.98 × 2,811.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.14x = 38,175,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,984.35/9,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.81

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