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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.54, 13,612.75 and 2,502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.54, 13,612.75 and 2,502.26 is: 3,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.54 : 13,612.75 = 2,502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.54/13,612.75 = 2,502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.54x = 13,612.75 × 2,502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.54x = 34,062,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062,639.82/9,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.24

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