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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.63, 13,577.37 and 2,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.63, 13,577.37 and 2,477.80 is: 3,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.63 : 13,577.37 = 2,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.63/13,577.37 = 2,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.63x = 13,577.37 × 2,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.63x = 33,642,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,007.39/9,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.68

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