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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.55, 13,577.33 and 2,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.55, 13,577.33 and 2,477.79 is: 3,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.55 : 13,577.33 = 2,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.55/13,577.33 = 2,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.55x = 13,577.33 × 2,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.55x = 33,641,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,778.70/9,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.69

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