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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.36, 13,577.10 and 2,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.36, 13,577.10 and 2,477.40 is: 3,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.36 : 13,577.10 = 2,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.36/13,577.10 = 2,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.36x = 13,577.10 × 2,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.36x = 33,635,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635,907.54/9,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.12

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