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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.55, 13,579.25 and 2,811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.55, 13,579.25 and 2,811.41 is: 4,217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.55 : 13,579.25 = 2,811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.55/13,579.25 = 2,811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.55x = 13,579.25 × 2,811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.55x = 38,176,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,808.21/9,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.71

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