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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.58, 13,577.78 and 2,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.58, 13,577.78 and 2,477.62 is: 3,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.58 : 13,577.78 = 2,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.58/13,577.78 = 2,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.58x = 13,577.78 × 2,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.58x = 33,640,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640,579.28/9,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.54

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