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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.66, 13,577.46 and 2,477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.66, 13,577.46 and 2,477.90 is: 3,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.66 : 13,577.46 = 2,477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.66/13,577.46 = 2,477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.66x = 13,577.46 × 2,477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.66x = 33,643,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643,520.25/9,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.83

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