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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.70, 13,580.38 and 2,726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.70, 13,580.38 and 2,726.82 is: 4,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.70 : 13,580.38 = 2,726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.70/13,580.38 = 2,726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.70x = 13,580.38 × 2,726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.70x = 37,031,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,031,251.79/9,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.08

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